# Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.: Loose Rear Seat Backrest/FMVSS 207 (26V037000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. |
| Subject | Loose Rear Seat Backrest/FMVSS 207 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V037000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | RP1079 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEATS |
| Units potentially affected | 213 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. The striker brackets that secure the rear seat backrest may be loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems." |
| Consequence | A loose rear seat backrest may fall forward and allow cargo to enter the cabin during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and tighten the rear seat backrest striker bracket mounting nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 4, 2026. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1079. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026. |

## Why this score
- 213 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V037000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.