Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 79 | 6 |
| 2024 Polestar 3 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system49
- Forward collision avoidance11
- Fuel/propulsion system10
- Back over prevention8
- Unknown or other7
- Power train6
- Vehicle speed control4
- Structure4
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
In New Zealand
54 Polestar 3 cars are on the New Zealand register; 0% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 13 | 0 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
459 Polestar 3 cars are on Dutch roads; 9% arrived later as imports, and 4 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 72 | €96,300 |
| 2025 | 180 | €98,700 |
| 2024 | 207 | €96,500 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
392 Polestar 3 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 0% petrol, 0% diesel, 100% electric. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 73 | — |
| 2025 | 140 | 13,000 km |
| 2024 | 179 | 18,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
2,528 Polestar 3 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,003 | 36 |
| 2024 | 525 | 38 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Polestar 3 in 2 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The hood wing may have been incorrectly attached to the front bumper during manufacturing. In such cases, the hood wing could come loose and detach while driving, which can lead to injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and m…
Due to moisture ingress in a connector housing, the internal pins can corrode. This can result in electrical malfunctions, such as parking brake engagement issues, start-up difficulties, loss of power steering assist or multiple warning messages. A loss of pow…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
6 campaigns cover the Polestar 3.
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."
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. The hood wing front bumper may be missing bolts, allowing the bumper to detach.
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles. The panoramic glass sunroof may not be properly secured and can detach.
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.
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain Polestar 3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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).
NHTSA recalls