Polestar 3 Recalled Over Bumper Wiring Harness Issue

Jul 17, 2025 5:57 PM

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The Polestar 3 has been recalled in Australia due to an issue with the bumper wiring harness, affecting 172 examples of the large electric SUV.

The recall affects Polestar 3s built between 2024 and 2025, with a manufacturing defect allowing moisture to enter the bumper wiring harness. The recall applies to all variants of the Polestar 3.

“Due to a manufacturing defect, moisture may enter the bumper wiring harness causing corrosion. This could result in reduced efficiency of the power assisted steering and a loss of safety systems such as pilot and park assist features. Additionally, unable to restart the vehicle” the recall notice reads.

Regarding potential hazards, the notice states that loss of these functions “could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.”

Customers are being urged to contact Polestar Customer Support or their nearest Polestar Partner to have their vehicles inspected and have any defects rectified free of charge.

This is the first time the Polestar 3 has been recalled in Australia since it arrived in the local market in late-2024.

Customers can also contact Polestar Customer Care for more information.

You can find the original recall notice and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list here.

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FAQ

Why has the Polestar 3 been recalled in Australia?

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The Polestar 3 has been recalled in Australia over an issue affecting the bumper wiring harness, which can cause corrosion and the loss of key vehicle functions.

How many Polestar 3 vehicles does the recall affect?

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172 examples of the Polestar 3 have been affected by the recall.

What should Polestar 3 owners do to address the recall?

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Polestar 3 owners are being urged to contact Polestar Customer Support or their nearest Polestar Partner to have their vehicles inspected and have any defects rectified free of charge.

What variants of the Polestar 3 does this recall apply to?

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The recall applies to all Polestar 3 variants.

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Jack MacKenzie

Jack MacKenzie first wrote about cars at the age of 11 as “The Car Buyer of the Future” for Best Selling Cars Blog, having already spent the previous year creating car videos of his own. This set him off down the road to becoming an automotive journalist, joining CarSauce as a university graduate 11 years later. Jack made a name for himself in the world of motorsport, both real and virtual. He published videos on YouTube with a heavy focus on sports car and endurance racing, and has previously written for The Checkered Flag, Coach Dave Academy, Sim Grid and SimStaff. Jack’s daily driver is a 916 Alfa Romeo Spider, and on the weekends, he races go-karts in endurance races across his home state of New South Wales.