NHTSAGeneral Alert
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. - Loss of Brake Function
Published: July 2, 2025Recall ID: 25V409000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Polestar 2 vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
Affected Products
Loss of Brake Function
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Brake Function |
| Nhtsa id | 25V409000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V409000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Polestar 2 vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised not to use "One Pedal Drive" until the repair has been completed. Polestar has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1061. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | RP1061 |
| Potentially affected | 2 |
| Report received date | 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |