POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V110000

Make Model Year
POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-04-23 2021-02-24 2021-02-25

Manufacturers Involved: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R10079

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3457

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. "Polestar" is recalling certain 2021-2022 Polestar 2 vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module "BECM" microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.

Consequence

A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Polestar will notify owners, and the software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air "OTA" update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10079.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.