2026 Polestar Polestar 4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 9, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Polestar 4 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Polestar Polestar 4. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2026 Polestar Polestar 4 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Forward Collision Avoidance2
Back Over Prevention1
Exterior Lighting1
Service Brakes1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Forward Collision Avoidance267%———
Back Over Prevention133%———
Exterior Lighting133%———
Service Brakes133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2026 Polestar Polestar 4 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2026 Polestar Polestar 4.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Exterior Lighting · received Oct 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770070

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…

Back Over Prevention · received Aug 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11755035

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…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Jul 31, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11753932

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Polestar Polestar 4?

Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, back over prevention, exterior lighting problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2026 Polestar Polestar 4?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2026 Polestar Polestar 4 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Polestar 4 model years, the 2026 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.