2022 POLESTAR POLESTAR 2

6 recalls — 355 complaints — 5/5 safety rating

25V615000 Sep 15, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Polestar 2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Consequence
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed December 1, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated first or second quarter of 2026. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-8... Read more
27,816 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
25V280000 Apr 25, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Polestar 2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visi... Read more
Consequence
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1056. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 24V-477 will ... Read more
27,816 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
25V280000 Apr 25, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Polestar 2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visi... Read more
Consequence
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1056. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 24V-477 will ... Read more
27,816 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
24V477000 Jun 26, 2024
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Polestar 2 vehicles. The Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) software may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number... Read more
Consequence
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Polestar has released an over-the-air IHU software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1016.
25,825 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
24V477000 Jun 26, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Polestar 2 vehicles. The Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) software may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number... Read more
Consequence
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Polestar has released an over-the-air IHU software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1016.
25,825 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
21V110000 Feb 24, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Polestar 2 vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.
Consequence
A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Polestar will notify owners, and the software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10079.
3,457 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

355 total complaints 2 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA193
UNKNOWN OR OTHER40
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM39
VISIBILITY/WIPER20
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING9
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS7
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5
SERVICE BRAKES4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 23, 2026
Incident date: Mar 23, 2026
The vehicle recently updated to software version P4.2.13 after this update the vehicle sporadically losses the ability to accelerate fully from a stop, it just creeps forward. When your truning onto a street from a stop, or forward at a srop sign or ligjt sometime the vehicle accelerates normally, ... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Mar 18, 2026
Incident date: Mar 18, 2026
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Rear camera does not show up when vehicle is placed in reverse. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Inability to use rear camera presenting a larger risk to others while the vehic... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Mar 15, 2026
Incident date: Mar 14, 2026
The rear camera fails to display the image on the dashboard/screen with either significant delay or "camera temporarily unavailable". Safety is at risk as this would increase chances of crashing in setting with reliability on camera. This problem is reproducible. My vehicle has not been inspected ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Mar 11, 2026
Incident date: Mar 10, 2026
Rearview camera lag then disconnect. Ceases functioning until restart.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 11, 2026
Incident date: Mar 10, 2026
Rearview camera lag then disconnect. Ceases functioning until restart.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Mar 10, 2026
Incident date: Mar 3, 2026
The camera function occasionally will be unavailable, sometimes when the car starts up and other times in the middle of reversing, and the visibility is greatly reduced, posing a greater risk for any pedestrians. Looking at online forums, this seems to be a relatively common issue that is only solve... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Mar 2, 2026
Incident date: Mar 2, 2026
BACK UP CAMERA DOES NOT WORK. VERY DANGEROUS
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Feb 28, 2026
Incident date: Feb 18, 2026
The back up camera on my 2022 Polestar 2 continues to malfunction while backing out on my garage and parking spaces. The camera will alternately switch to the 360 view, switch to the rear camera view and then go dark with a "Camera temporarily unavailable" warning. I have had close calls backing o... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 25, 2026
Incident date: Feb 25, 2026
During reversing the rear view camera stopped functioning. Attempts to toggle the camera setting did not correct the issue. After years, this problem still exists and is unacceptable. When will the NHTSA enforce an actual fix from Polestar? The computer has insufficient processing power and RAM to ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Feb 25, 2026
Incident date: Feb 25, 2026
During reversing the rear view camera stopped functioning. Attempts to toggle the camera setting did not correct the issue. After years, this problem still exists and is unacceptable. When will the NHTSA enforce an actual fix from Polestar? The computer has insufficient processing power and RAM to ... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Feb 24, 2026
Incident date: Feb 23, 2026
Backup camera doesnt work sometimes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 20, 2026
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
First off, I should say that I generally love my Polestar 2. I've enjoyed owning it. However, I the infotainment system performance is dangerous. The incredibly slow time to open apps and the lag in response to inputs forces a driver to split attention between the screen and the road for far too lon... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Feb 16, 2026
Incident date: Feb 16, 2026
I have had ongoing problems with backup camera, as does everybody else with this car. I was promised a fix in January and the camera is still not working correctly.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Feb 13, 2026
Incident date: Dec 30, 2025
The polestar 2 continues to be unsafe. When reversing the rear camera freezes up always, and takes minutes to stop lagging, being very unsafe when backing up onto a busy road out of the driveway. One pedal drive glitches and fails to brake when letting off the foot, another safety concern. TCAM an... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 13, 2026
Incident date: Dec 30, 2025
The polestar 2 continues to be unsafe. When reversing the rear camera freezes up always, and takes minutes to stop lagging, being very unsafe when backing up onto a busy road out of the driveway. One pedal drive glitches and fails to brake when letting off the foot, another safety concern. TCAM an... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Feb 6, 2026
Incident date: Feb 5, 2026
Backup camera unavailable: this happened often. Put the car in reverse and the screen goes black with error saying the camera is unavailable.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 1, 2026
Incident date: Jan 16, 2026
Failure of backup camera to display. This is a persistent problem that remains, despite having the latest software. I have a video showing the camera not working, that the vehicle is in reverse, and showing software version.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Jan 29, 2026
Incident date: Jan 29, 2026
The backup camera continues to not load properly when starting the car, and displays a warning that the backup camera failed to load. There is no image on the inforainment screen, and there is limited visibility when backing up, which creates the risk of accidentally injuring or killing someone or s... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Jan 22, 2026
Incident date: Jan 21, 2026
The backup camera is often times "unavailable" in this car when you put it in reverse, and rear visibility is essentially nonexistent when reversing without the backup camera. I've installed every available software fix for this and the system still does not work reliably, especially when you're in ... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING Jan 16, 2026
Incident date: Jan 15, 2026
The screen was already running slowly, I placed the car in reverse to exit a parking space. Instead of displaying the backup camera, the IHU rebooted and there was no backup camera view or rear cross traffic information available. Audible turn signals and exterior speakers were also impacted. I beli... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT Jan 16, 2026
Incident date: Jan 15, 2026
The screen was already running slowly, I placed the car in reverse to exit a parking space. Instead of displaying the backup camera, the IHU rebooted and there was no backup camera view or rear cross traffic information available. Audible turn signals and exterior speakers were also impacted. I beli... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Jan 16, 2026
Incident date: Jan 15, 2026
The screen was already running slowly, I placed the car in reverse to exit a parking space. Instead of displaying the backup camera, the IHU rebooted and there was no backup camera view or rear cross traffic information available. Audible turn signals and exterior speakers were also impacted. I beli... Read more
AIR BAGS Jan 3, 2026
Incident date: Dec 10, 2025
Air bags sensors are flagging in the vehicle polestar has failed to provide a adequate solution for faster service. Polestar has 2 locations one in California and the other in Arizona. The issue is I am in Las Vegas and have made several calls to Polestar service advising that my airbag sensors are ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 22, 2025
Incident date: Dec 22, 2025
Polestar has not provided a remedy for over six months. This is a major safety issue during back up and has almost caused accidents already. The issue is the recall of the backup camera.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Dec 20, 2025
Incident date: Dec 19, 2025
Rear camera not available, even after latestsoftware upgrade.
SUSPENSION Dec 17, 2025
Incident date: Sep 23, 2025
Recurring rear suspension clunking/rattling over bumps compromises handling/control. Authorized dealer (Volvo Cars Marin) failed to repair after 40+ days out-of-service and 2 attempts. Noise documented in videos; dealer now delays service 33+ days. Safety risk during turns/emergency maneuvers.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Dec 16, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
Malfunction: Rear cross traffic alert, due to delayed processing by the underpowered IHU (so really likely an IHU issue) Safety put at risk: Alert received after cross traffic had already passed (due to said delayed processing) Reproduced by dealer: No, it's random and seems related to time since IH... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 15, 2025
Incident date: Dec 15, 2025
While driving, the center display screen has shut off and remains to be unfunctional. This screen is the primary way any collision warnings and rear view video. This car is not driveable and extremely unsafe without the display screen as there is almost no rear view visibility without it. The rear v... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Dec 15, 2025
Incident date: Dec 15, 2025
While driving, the center display screen has shut off and remains to be unfunctional. This screen is the primary way any collision warnings and rear view video. This car is not driveable and extremely unsafe without the display screen as there is almost no rear view visibility without it. The rear v... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Dec 12, 2025
Incident date: Dec 11, 2025
The backup camera constantly fails, for 10+ minutes at a time and will just state that it is unavailable. This is quite challenging in urban environments. Polestar said it was fixed through a software update but the issue continues to come up frequently without warning. Yesterday it stayed unavailab... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: Dec 11, 2025
My door latches keep freezing when the temperature is below freezing. Its 27F here in Ohio and my rear doors are frozen again. The door itself isn't frozen - the latching mechanism is. Sometimes they're frozen so they won't latch when you close the door. Nothing happens. Today, they're stuck c... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Dec 10, 2025
Incident date: Dec 8, 2025
Reversing camera is unusable. When shifting into reverse the reverse camera can black out or freeze. More commonly after the last software update the reverse camera has been lagging about a second behind the actual car location leading to severe disorientation.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Dec 8, 2025
Incident date: Dec 8, 2025
I am reporting an ongoing safety-related malfunction with the rear camera and infotainment system that occurs several times per week and has been reported to Polestar previously, without resolution. When shifting into reverse, the rear camera consistently fails to display. The screen shows a “Rea... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Dec 5, 2025
Incident date: Dec 4, 2025
Started car and put in reverse. Back up camera stops working mid reversal.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Dec 5, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
Rear view camera lags badly and will freeze when putting the car into reverse. Almost backed into a pole due to lag of the camera
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Dec 5, 2025
Incident date: Dec 3, 2025
Backup camera only works about 50% of the time. It frequently gives “camera unavailable” error
VISIBILITY/WIPER Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
What failed? There have been a couple instances of the screen (IHU) rebooting while just driving down the road. This temporarily disables the HVAC (including defroster) and turn signal sounds. It is unclear which ADAS functions are impacted. It is available for inspection upon request, if you visit... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Dec 4, 2025
What component or system failed? The backup camera regularly fails to show the view behind the vehicle, with the message "camera not available". This appears to be connected with an overloaded / underpowered computer / IHU. Safety is put at risk because the rear visibility is limited when the back... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Nov 3, 2025
The back up camera doesn’t work even after there was already a safety recall. It Constantly crashes and says “camera not available. The issue has been happening for months. Polestar has failed to address the issue even though they claimed that an earlier software update should have fixed it.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Nov 3, 2025
Backup camera becomes not available when backing up multiple times.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
What failed? There have been a couple instances of the screen (IHU) rebooting while just driving down the road. This temporarily disables the HVAC (including defroster) and turn signal sounds. It is unclear which ADAS functions are impacted. It is available for inspection upon request, if you visit... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
What failed? There have been a couple instances of the screen (IHU) rebooting while just driving down the road. This temporarily disables the HVAC (including defroster) and turn signal sounds. It is unclear which ADAS functions are impacted. It is available for inspection upon request, if you visit... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Dec 4, 2025
What component or system malfunctioned: Rear auto brake, but the underlying issue may be the underpowered processor / IHU Is it available to inspect? Only if you want to visit me in North Carolina, but you're welcome to look at the car. How was the safety at risk? After leaving a parking space (wi... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Dec 2, 2025
Incident date: Dec 2, 2025
When putting the car in reverse, the rear view camera often fails to display, instead popping up a message reading "backup camera temporarily unavailable." This happens half or more of the time, and it has continued to occur despite installation of the latest version of the car's operating system (... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Nov 29, 2025
The vehicle was charging from 11% of charge from a DC fasts charging station. The car was locked and charging. When I came back out to the car, I noticed it had stopped charging at 76%. I then tried to start the charge again and the car just showed an error. I then tried the 3 other available charg... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Nov 30, 2025
Incident date: Nov 29, 2025
The vehicle was charging from 11% of charge from a DC fasts charging station. The car was locked and charging. When I came back out to the car, I noticed it had stopped charging at 76%. I then tried to start the charge again and the car just showed an error. I then tried the 3 other available charg... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
My car's cameras are now unavailable. Whenever I enter Reverse gear or maneuver close to an obstacle, the camera screen appears with the message "Camera temporarily not available." This condition was persistent tonight throughout a trip where I parked three times, and each time the camera failed t... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
Rear camera malfunction. When putting car into reverse, the rear camera screen showed an error saying the camera was unavailable. Putting the car back into drive and then reverse again did not resolve the issue. Changing screens then back to the camera did not resolve the issue. Parking, leaving... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Nov 18, 2025
Incident date: Nov 18, 2025
Back up camera failed when trying to back out front parking
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Nov 11, 2025
Incident date: Nov 11, 2025
Rear backup and 360 camera state system is unavailable.

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NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2022 POLESTAR POLESTAR 2

2022 Polestar Polestar 2 5 HB FWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash — Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash — Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk 8.3%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — POLESTAR POLESTAR 2

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ25004 Opened: Jul 9, 2025
RQ — Open — Model Year: 2023
Loss of rear-view camera image
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 109 complaints for rear-view camera failures on Model Year (MY) 2021 to MY 2025 Polestar 2 vehicles. On June 26, 2024, Polestar recalled certain MY 2021 – MY 2024 Polestar 2 vehicles for visualization issues during a backup event and fai... Read more

POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 across all model years (2021–2025).

31 Total Recalls
712 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
11 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 3 2 View
2024 8 27 View
2023 6 142 View
2022 (current) 6 355
2021 8 186 View

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