Polestar 3 electrical problems, 2025–2026
50 of the 79 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Polestar 3 2025–2026 name the electrical system (NHTSA’s “Electrical System” heading — wiring, modules, batteries, charging, infotainment and driver displays — NHTSA's broadest heading). The loudest year: 2025 (50). Filed under the same heading across these years: 2 recall campaigns. Every figure is a linked federal record; none is a failure rate, none a repair cost, and none a verdict on one car.
Polestar 3 electrical problems by model year
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsOne row per model year on file, newest first. A year marked in depth has its own page: the complaints, the owners’ words and every document under this heading for that year.
| Model year | Complaints naming the electrical system | Share of the year’s | Typically at | On file under the heading | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | — | — | — | the year → |
| 2025 in depth | 50 | 63% | — | 24 TSBs · 2 recalls | the record → |
Two things the counts carry that are not the car: how many of each year were sold, and how long each has been on the road — an older year out-counts a newer one before anything is wrong with it. The share column is the honest comparison across years: what part of that year’s complaints named the electrical system. Nothing here is a rate.
When the electrical complaints were filed, and at what mileage
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled per calendar year, every model year together: 2025: 38 · 2026: 12
Too few of these complaints carry an odometer reading to say when the problem shows up.
In owners’ own words
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, about the electrical system, from the model years with the most to say. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed; unverified reports — what was said, not a finding that it was true.
The system component that failed was the on-board AC charger (OBC). This failure prevents AC charging of the vehicle. The Polestar - Houston service team has confirmed that this hardware needs replacement. There is currently a 2-3 week wait for part, so vehicle is currently sitting at the service center.
From the time of purchase, literally since I first got home from the dealership with it, it will NOT AC charge at 110 or 220v. Multiple chargers tested in multiple locations, both home based and commercial (ChargePoint, etc), none will charge. DC fast charge works fine. Stuck with just having to DC fast charge exclusively.
What is on file about the electrical system, across the years
Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsRecall campaigns filed under this heading, any model year
- 25V453000 HighJul 7, 2025 · 969 vehicles
- Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. Water may damage the electrical connectors between the engine bay and front bumper cable harnesses.
- 24V940000 HighDec 18, 2024 · 6 vehicles
- Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 hybrid electric vehicles. Fluctuations in the 12-volt system may have damaged the High to Low Voltage Converter Module (HLCM).
Common questions
Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communicationsWhich Polestar 3 years have the most electrical complaints?
2025, 50. Raw counts, and an older year has had longer to collect them; by share of each year's own complaints the loudest is the 2025 (63%).
Is there a recall for the electrical system on the Polestar 3?
Yes — 2 campaigns are filed under this heading across these model years: 25V453000 (2025), 24V940000 (2025). A recall is matched by VIN, and applies to specific years; check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
When do electrical problems show up on the Polestar 3?
Too few of the complaints carry an odometer reading to say.
What does NHTSA's "Electrical System" heading cover?
Wiring, modules, batteries, charging, infotainment and driver displays — NHTSA's broadest heading. Owners choose the heading when they file, so it says which area of the vehicle the complaint is about, not which part failed.