NHTSA recall 25V-280: Back Over Prevention

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. · Reported April 25, 2025 · 3 affected model years

Back Over Prevention recall

25V-280
April 25, 2025 · Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Problem
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Polestar 2 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."
Safety risk
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1056. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 24V-477 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number25V280000
ManufacturerPolestar Automotive USA, Inc.
Report dateApril 25, 2025
ComponentBack Over Prevention:Software
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2025 Polestar Polestar 22 recalls total2024 Polestar Polestar 25 recalls total2023 Polestar Polestar 24 recalls total

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