China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has announced a recall of 1,867 Polestar 4 electric vehicles produced in China between November 29, 2023, and February 1, 2024. The recall, effective immediately, addresses a potential software issue with the all-electric crossover SUV’s brake controller software.
According to a report by CNEV Post, the software fault could lead to brake control degradation and failures in features like electronic brake assist. SAMR has warned that the fault could pose a serious safety hazard. The administration advises Polestar 4 drivers to maintain increased following distances from other cars and apply greater pressure to the brake pedal if they experience a brake system malfunction indicated in the vehicle’s instrument displays.
Affected Polestar 4 vehicles will receive a free over-the-air (OTA) software update to address the issue. For vehicles where an OTA update is not possible, Polestar will contact owners directly to schedule a free service appointment.
The Polestar 4 was launched in China in April 2023 with a starting price ranging from RMB 349,800 ($49,200) to RMB 533,800 ($75,100). In November 2023, Polestar lowered the starting price to just RMB 299,900 ($42,200). Deliveries began in January in China.
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath expressed optimism about the Polestar 4, stating, “This car plays a very important role in our growing line-up of exclusive performance EVs. It illustrates the value of our diversified and asset-light approach, making use of our partner and major shareholder’s development and manufacturing expertise.”
