Polestar recalls 2021 Polestar 2 vehicles with One Pedal Drive feature that may lose brake function while coasting down hills, requiring software update.
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Polestar is recalling certain 2021 Polestar 2 vehicles because the One Pedal Drive feature can cause brake failure when coasting down hills. This could lead to a crash if the driver needs to stop suddenly.
When coasting down a hill in One Pedal Drive mode, the vehicle may lose brake function. This means the driver cannot stop safely if they need to slow down or stop suddenly.
Owners of 2021 Polestar 2 vehicles with One Pedal Drive feature are affected. Drivers who frequently coast down hills while using this feature are at higher risk.
Check if your 2021 Polestar 2 has the One Pedal Drive feature. The recall covers vehicles that were sold starting in 2021.
Do not use One Pedal Drive while coasting down hills until the software update is installed.
Download and install the free over-the-air software update from Polestar's customer service.
Owners are advised not to use "One Pedal Drive" until the repair has been completed. Polestar has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1061.
The recall is for 2021 Polestar 2 vehicles where One Pedal Drive may cause brake failure when coasting down hills.
Check if your 2021 Polestar 2 has the One Pedal Drive feature. The recall covers vehicles sold starting in 2021.
Contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504 to get the free over-the-air software update.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Polestar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V409000 — Polestar Polestar Hello, I own a Polestar that is covered by recall 25V409000 from Polestar. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised not to use "One Pedal Drive" until the repair has been completed. Polestar has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1061. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
