Model year record
2026 Polestar Polestar 4 recalls & problems
The 2026 Polestar Polestar 4 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2026 Polestar Polestar 4.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Warnings | 3 | — |
| Service brakes | 1 | — |
| Back over preventionWarnings | 1 | — |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- 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 IS A SAFETY CONCERN as night visibilty is greatly diminished. There are no warning messages or lights.
- Back over prevention › 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, or maneuver). Cleaning the sensors and bumper has not resolved the issue. I brought the vehicle to Polestar service center in Washington State in December 2025. The technician stated they were unable to diagnose or repair the issue because no error/fault code was logged in the vehicle's system at the time of inspection, despite the symptom being…
- Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking
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 present. Furthermore, the system consistently ignores the driver-selected override commands meant to disable this behavior. Front-line service personnel at Polestar Denver (McDonald Automotive) have informed me that "there is nothing they can do to help." They first told me Polestar should not sale these vehicles with a rear hitch for my bicycle…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.