UK Vehicle Recall Check
Polestar is the Geely group's standalone premium EV brand, spun out of Volvo and best known in the UK for the Polestar 2 hatchback. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file for your Polestar 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Polestar shares platforms and many components with sister brand Volvo, and several Polestar safety recalls have mirrored or followed on from Volvo programmes. The Polestar 2 in particular has been subject to a number of UK campaigns covering high-voltage inverter modules, battery-management software and brake-system software updates. Polestar repairs every safety recall free of charge — some via over-the-air (OTA) updates, others via a Polestar Space or service partner visit. A check confirms whether anything is still outstanding for your VIN.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Polestar, including the Polestar 1, Polestar 2, Polestar 3 and Polestar 4. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Software-update recalls covering battery-management, regenerative-braking and driver-assistance systems, addressed via a Polestar service-partner reflash or an OTA update.
High-voltage inverter recall on selected Polestar 2 build dates that could in rare cases cause the vehicle to lose drive power, requiring a free inverter inspection and replacement where needed.
Selected high-voltage-battery-related inspection campaigns on early Polestar 2 production batches, including coolant-hose and battery-pack items.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Polestar safety recalls. Showing the most recent 12 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | PS3 | RP1063 PS3 Cable Harness Replacement |
| Jun 2025 | PS2 | BCM2 SW – Safety Notice |
| Dec 2024 | PS3 | PS3 HLCM Replacement |
| Dec 2024 | PS2 | PS2 FSAB |
| Sept 2024 | PS2 | PS2 Seat Bolts |
| Jul 2023 | POLESTAR 2 | A joint in the front suspension may have been incorrectly attached during the manufacturing process. |
| May 2023 | POLESTAR 1 | There is a potential for the high voltage battery to overheat when fully charged and the vehicle remains plugged in once full charge is reached. |
| Dec 2022 | POLESTAR 1 | Investigations have identified that there may be a potential issue with the high-voltage battery. |
| Feb 2021 | POLESTAR 2 | HIGH VOLTAGE CONTACTORS IN THE BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE MAY OPEN DURING DRIVING |
| Oct 2020 | POLESTAR 2 | TIN PLATING ON BULK CAPACITOR TERMINALS COULD CAUSE SHORT CURCUIT AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING |
| Oct 2020 | POLESTAR PS2 | AN INTERNAL RESET IN THE BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE CAUSES THE CONTROL UNIT TO OPEN THE HIGH VOLTAGE CONECTORS DURING DRIVING |
| Oct 2020 | POLESTAR PS2 | THE HEADLAMPS ARE ADJUSTED TOO HIGH |
Every Polestar check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Polestar Polestar 1
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Polestar Polestar 1
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Polestar vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Usually not. Once Polestar has confirmed the OTA campaign as completed for the VIN, the DVSA record is updated to match. There can be a short lag between an OTA rollout and the regulator's record being updated; if our check shows an outstanding recall but your car's software is up to date, cross-check on Polestar's official recall portal.
Yes. All UK-registered Polestars — including the new Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 — are covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check.
No. Volvo is Polestar's sister brand within the Geely group but has its own dedicated recall check. Use the Volvo page for any UK-registered Volvo — recall data is brand- and VIN-specific.
Polestar is part of Geely. Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
Polestar maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.