2026 Polestar Polestar 4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (29)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-17 · 37940.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj - text only no attachments - if the software download to the latest baseline fails due to the wam, do not perform any fault tracing or replace any parts prior to following the instructions provided under “service”.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-17 · 37772.3.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj - text only - no attachments - if the vehicle cannot engage any gear, and both dtcs p0aa800 and p127900are present, confirm that all criteria specified in the "description" section are fulfilled. follow advice under "service".
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-24 · 37894.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj - text only - no attachments - if the software version displayed in the csd is not aligned with the actual software version installed in the vehicle (this may occur after a failed software download), and no total upgrade is available in vida, follow the instructions under "service". not
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-24 · 37868.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj - text plus 1 instruction attachmenttji-537279-2_1_3.pdf and 1 .mov- if a customer complains on a grinding noise from swm area when using the indicator lever, follow advice under service. if the noise is the same as the attached sound file tj_37868_1.mov, follow the instruction accordin
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-30 · 37772.2.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj - text only - no attachments - if the vehicle cannot engage any gear, and both dtcs p0aa800 and p127900are present, confirm that all criteria specified in the "description" section are fulfilled. follow advice under "service".
Structure:body 2026-04-24 · 37724.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj, text plus 1 attachment - if customer complains that there is a visible molding line on the rear roof cover, follow advice under "service". see attachment. lease, do not replace any parts for the symptom described in this tj. this is a molding line and not a damage.
Showing the 6 most recent of 29 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-09 · Exterior Lighting“i took delivery of new vehicle on 9/28/26. almost immediately i noticed dim headlights and lack of proper beam projection at night. i brought this to the attention of dealer however, issue was dismissed as i was told " there is nothing that can be done. headlights cannot be adjusted". this is a poor repsonse from a dealer for a new car and this …”
2026-08-05 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“intermittent false object detection from a front parking sensor. the instrument display shows a red warning bar indicating an object directly in front of the vehicle, accompanied by continuous audible beeping, when no object is present. this has been occurring for approximately 6 months, recurring randomly (not tied to a specific location, weather,…”
2026-07-31 · Service Brakes“i recently purchased this vehicle at mcdonalds polestar denver. this vehicle is currently experiencing un-commanded, sudden emergency braking while reversing. the rear auto brake (rab) system frequently triggers a false positive, causing the vehicle to slam on its brakes violently as if hitting an "invisible wall" when no physical obstruction is p…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.