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All Polestar Release Notes (61)
- March 2026
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- First seen by Releasebot:Mar 23, 2026
Updates in Software Version P4.2.11
Polestar 4 releases general improvements and compatibility updates in the latest software update.
This software update provides general improvements and compatibility updates. It includes the software content released in all previous updates.
Original source - March 2026
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- First seen by Releasebot:Mar 17, 2026
Updates in software version P5.0.10
Polestar 2 releases a software update that boosts stability and upgrades Android Automotive OS to Android 13 for 2025 and older models, with infotainment and performance gains. 2026+ models gain Bluetooth, automatic reconnect and Apple CarPlay improvements. Bug fixes cover maps, rear-view camera, Range Assistant, and language behavior; historical consumption data will be cleared.
This software update provides general stability improvements to Polestar 2, including:
Improvements valid for model year 2025 or older
The operating system, Android Automotive OS, is upgraded to Android 13. This includes overall infotainment improvements and performanceImprovements valid for model year 2026 or newer
- Improvements to Bluetooth connection and automatic reconnection functionality, including phone book synchronization
- Improvements to Apple CarPlay®, including improved wired connection when connecting an iPhone
Note: Bluetooth device connections may require re-pairing after successful installation of this software version. Please refer to the owner's manual or contact Polestar Support if support is needed during this process
Bug fixes for model year 2026 or newer
- Bug fix for when sound from the audio system was distorted
- Bug fix for when the maps were not displayed in the DIM or CSD
Bug fixes for all Polestar 2 vehicles
- Bug fixes for the rear-view camera
- Bug fix for Range Assistant, including historical data now showing correct consumption figures in 20 km and 40 km views
- When French is selected as system language, the Range Assistant also includes a bug fix for when the app closes automatically
- Note: All historical consumption data will be cleared once this software has been installed
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- March 2026
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- First seen by Releasebot:Mar 2, 2026
- Modified by Releasebot:Mar 11, 2026
Updates in Software Version P2.1.25
Polestar releases a software update with general improvements and compatibility updates, incorporating content from all prior updates.
This software update provides general improvements and compatibility updates. It includes the software content released in all previous updates.
Original source - February 2026
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- First seen by Releasebot:Feb 25, 2026
Updates in Software Version P4.2.10
Battery preconditioning is more dynamic, starts earlier, and reaches higher temperatures to improve charging. Enable it by setting a DC fast charger (>70 kW) as the Google Maps destination and keeping arrival SOC above 7%. On long trips, route guidance prioritizes the first charging stop and climate control no longer blows cold air.
Improvements
- Improvements to battery preconditioning, including the system now acting more dynamically, allowing the conditioning to start earlier and reach a higher temperature to improve overall charging performance
- To start the preconditioning, a DC fast charger (>70 kW) must be set as the destination in the built-in Google Maps app and the estimated state of charge at arrival must be kept above 7%
- On long trips with multiple stops, ensure that the charging stop is prioritized and your first stop in the route guidance
- Improvements to the climate system, including a bug fix for an issue where the climate system was sporadically blowing cold air
- February 2026
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- First seen by Releasebot:Feb 25, 2026
Updates In Software Version P4.2.9
Release notes
Audible confirmation when locking the vehicle is introduced. After installation, the function is set to "off" as default and can be turned on by users in the exterior settings for locking
Rear auto brake for static objects during parking maneuvers is introduced. A button is added in the camera view to disable it, and the function will remain disabled until reactivated by user
- January 2026
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- First seen by Releasebot:Jan 21, 2026
Updates in Software Version P2.1.22
Polestar 3 core computer update brings a raft of new capabilities, from HomeLink gate control and adaptive speed limit to connected safety, parking pilots, and in car voice amplification. It also adds V2H charging in California with DC wallbox support.
Software update notes
This software update provides general stability improvements to all Polestar 3 vehicles upgraded with the new core computer.
- HomeLink is introduced. The HomeLink app allows the user to pair and control gate openers, such as garage doors, produced by HomeLink
- As part of Pilot Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control, Adapt to Speed Limit is introduced. Adapt to Speed Limit is a new function that allows the driver to accept or reject offers to adapt the set speed limit according to the updated road speed limits
- The driver can enable Adapt to Speed Limit in the driver settings menu
- This functionality requires the vehicle to have Road Sign Information activated
- Connected safety introduced, allowing information sharing between vehicles via a cloud service. The function is intended to make a driver aware that there may be a potential traffic situation ahead. Connected Safety can inform the driver when the following hazards are detected beyond the visible horizon:
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- Slippery road conditions
- Vehicles with hazard lights activated
- Time gap setting when using Adaptive Cruise Control or Pilot Assist is introduced. The driver can select between three distance levels to vehicles ahead, in the center display, improving comfort when using Adaptive Cruise Control or Pilot Assist.
- Automatic folding and unfolding of exterior mirrors when locking and unlocking the vehicle is introduced
- Previously, it was only possible to manually fold and unfold the mirrors in settings
- Park Assist Pilot is introduced in vehicles equipped with Pilot Pack
- Park Assist Pilot supports the driver with automatic parking in parallel parking spots. When driving at low speeds, the function detects suitable parking spaces and available slots will be shown in camera view on the center display. The driver can choose the parking spot and activate automatic parking in the display. The vehicle will then steer and brake under driver supervision
- When using Park Assist Pilot to exit a parallel parking spot, the driver can select to exit the parking space either to the left or to the right
- In-vehicle communication using voice amplification and built-in microphones is introduced. This feature means front occupants don't need to raise their voices to be heard by rear seat occupants while driving
- The driver and front seat passenger can speak naturally because their conversation is amplified through the vehicle's speakers, which adjust the output volume at high speeds or with music playing
- The function is available in three settings (low, medium and high), which adapt the overall volume for all needs, including for hearing impairments
- In vehicles equipped with Bowers & Wilkins for Polestar, additional rear microphones enable easy communication between front and rear seats, improving this feature further
- Bi-directional charging, V2H, for customers in California is introduced
- This charging solution uses direct current (DC) and enables V2H (vehicle to home) functionality for Polestar 3 on the 400 V electrical architecture
- The feature requires a bi-directional compatible DC wallbox available for Polestar 3 provided by Dcbel
- January 2026
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- First seen by Releasebot:Jan 21, 2026
Additional improvements
Smart upgrades boost efficiency and safety with smarter parked battery management, a configurable center display, and per‑profile memory for mirrors and seats. Auto headlights gain tunnel map prediction, driver monitoring and emergency stop refinements, enhanced collision avoidance, and clearer occupant and luggage lighting when unlocking.
Improvements
Improvements to high-voltage battery consumption when the vehicle is not in use, including prevention of battery consumption while keeping the vehicle's core system active over time while parked
Improvements to the center display, including the possibility for users to re-order downloaded apps in the app center. To do this, press and hold an app icon, and then drag it to the place you desire
Improvements to the driver adjustment profile memory, including the exterior mirrors and driver seat to adjust according to saved preferences when switching between profiles
Improvements to the headlight low beam functionality, including a map data-based prediction of upcoming tunnels. This allows the low beam functionality to activate prior to entering a tunnel during daytime
- The function is active when the light setting is in Auto
Improvements to the driver monitoring camera, including the following updates
- During use of Pilot Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control, including assurance from the camera to confirm that the driver is paying attention before allowing the vehicle to follow traffic from standstill. The time allowed for the vehicle to be in standstill before proceeding to follow traffic has been increased
- If the driver is deemed to be unresponsive, the function is also updated to give distraction warnings even when the Driver Alert setting is turned off
Improvement to Emergency Stop Assist, including a check-up call to Polestar Connect to ensure driver safety. If the driver intervenes and interrupts the Emergency Stop Assist before the vehicle has been brought to a complete standstill, the call will be disconnected
2Improvements to Collision Avoidance Side, including function adaptation based on driver awareness to increase robustness for cut in/out scenarios. Driver awareness is taken into consideration when engaging emergency steering functions
- This also includes function adaptation to intervene in situations where the driver is deemed to be inattentive and while cutting a corner, even when Lane Keeping Aid steering is turned off by the driver
Improvements to the occupant detection reminder, including adding functionality where the exterior parking lights will be activated to provide a visual warning in addition to the audible warning
Improvements to the rear luggage compartment lighting, including the light to now activate across all unlocking methods, ensuring consistent visibility regardless of access point
- January 2026
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- First seen by Releasebot:Jan 21, 2026
Bug fixes
Bug fixes
Bug fix for when the tailgate wasn’t opening fully due to the vehicle detecting motion of users exiting the vehicle
Bug fix for when the interior lighting theme, white or gold, intermittently didn’t allow switching between the colors
Bug fix for when Google Maps would start in dark mode during the daytime
- December 2025
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- First seen by Releasebot:Dec 18, 2025
Updates in software version P4.2.13
This software update provides general stability improvements to all Polestar 2 vehicles, including:
- Bug fix for when DC-charging sometimes delivered limited max effect
- Bug fix for when the trunk courtesy light intermittently did not turn on
- December 2025
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- First seen by Releasebot:Dec 18, 2025
Updates in software version P3.7.0
Compatibility update
Note: The software content in this update is identical to P3.6.4
Original source - December 2025
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- First seen by Releasebot:Dec 12, 2025
Updates In Software Version P4.2.8
- November 2025
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- First seen by Releasebot:Nov 3, 2025
Updates in Software Version P1.4.15
Improvement to Charging Experience
In line with our commitment to continuous improvement, this extra release includes refinements aimed at further improving the AC charging experience. While users may not notice any changes, these updates are part of our proactive approach to delivering key improvements as soon as they are available.
Original source - October 2025
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- First seen by Releasebot:Oct 28, 2025
Updates in Software Version P1.4.12
New update fixes seat driver profile connection, boosts HD video streaming performance, and resolves Abbey Road Mode and OTA pop-up timing. It also strengthens internet stability, GPS reliability, digital key unlocking, HD radio, and Apple CarPlay reconnects for the next drive.
Release Notes
- Fix for seat position so that it is now correctly connected to the selected driver profile.
- Solution for performance issues related to third-party HD video streaming apps.
- Audio and Abbey Road Studios Mode settings are fixed to avoid issues with missing content, such as missing back button in the center display.
- The pop-up message for OTA Software updates now remains visible for a longer duration when a new update is available.
- Stability of internet connectivity has been improved, along with enhancements to how the vehicle manages temporary connection loss.
- GPS reliability has been improved to help prevent signal loss and drifting on the map.
- Improvements to digital key unlocking functionality when approaching the vehicle.
- HD radio improvements.
- Apple CarPlay connectivity improved to more reliably reconnect during the next driving cycle. Previously, Apple CarPlay would not always reconnect as expected.
- October 2025
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- First seen by Releasebot:Oct 28, 2025
Updates in Software Version P1.3.18
Digital key lock and unlock functionality improved
False occupant presence reminder sensitivity improvements
- October 2025
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- First seen by Releasebot:Oct 27, 2025
Updates In Software Version P4.2.7
Polestar releases a broad update with bug fixes and stability boosts across center display, video and audio sync, climate preconditioning, dashcam persistence, and driver profile settings. It adds smarter Animal mode behavior, parking music pause when the door is left open, and privacy preferences persistence.
Release notes
Bug fix for issue of old text messages being reiterated when phone is connecting to Bluetooth
Center display stability improvements covering translation corrections
Video streaming services improvements including mitigation of video signals causing sound to play without picture
Seat heating improvement to increase the overall seat heating temperature by 2 degrees
Animal mode now automatically turns off headlights when activated. The headlights will return to the chosen setting once Animal mode is turned off
Set climate timers will now start 30 minutes prior to set departure time
- Previously, the timer started 15 minutes prior to set time. If the user does not enter the vehicle at the set departure time, the climate will continue to run for an additional 10 minutes before turning off
Preconditioning of the cabin climate via direct start in the Polestar app will now run for 30 minutes before switching off
- Previously, the climate ran for 15 minutes after direct start
Dashcam settings are now saved to driver profiles
- Your preferred settings will now be saved to your driver profile, allowing the user to accept the privacy preferences at first time of use only. All settings, including automatic emergency recording, will now remain saved between drive cycles
- The guest profile will always restore to default settings between drive cycles and require acceptance of the privacy preferences at every use
While parked, if the driver’s door is left open and no driver is detected in the seat, any music currently playing will pause
- Previously, music continued to play until the vehicle was locked