Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. has issued a recall for 969 units of its 2025 Polestar 3 SUV to address a potential issue involving water intrusion into electrical connectors. According to a filing with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), water exposure may cause corrosion in the connectors between the engine bay and front bumper harnesses, potentially resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
The campaign, listed under NHTSA recall number 25V453000, relates to the vehicle’s electrical system. The manufacturer reported that under certain conditions, water ingress could disrupt electrical signals in the harness, which may lead to reduced or lost steering assist, increasing the potential for a safety risk.
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Polestar has stated that the issue will be resolved by replacing the bumper harness and the affected inline connector. The repair will be provided at no cost to owners.
Notification letters will be sent to affected vehicle owners with instructions on how to schedule the recall service. In the meantime, customers are advised to monitor their vehicles for signs of electrical irregularities, including changes in steering responsiveness or warning lights.
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Polestar’s customer service is available at 1-800-806-2504 for questions, using internal recall reference number RP1063. Consumers can also check the NHTSA website to determine if their vehicle is included in the recall by using the VIN lookup tool.
