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2022 Polestar Polestar 2

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

Your vehicle at a glance

Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
305
Received Jan 2022 to Aug 2026
Official recalls listed
4
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
0
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Transmission will not engage reverse gear26 complaints · 8.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Rearview backup camera fails or goes black22 complaints · 7.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Ignition key sticks or will not turn4 complaints · 1.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #25V615000Polestar 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.
  • Recall #25V280000Polestar 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 Visibility."
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Brakes

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Steering, suspension & tires

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2
68
Show as a table
MonthComplaints
January 20222
February 20228
March 20226
April 20225
May 20220
June 20220
July 20225
August 20220
September 20221
October 20223
November 20222
December 20220
January 20231
February 20232
March 20230
April 20231
May 20230
June 20230
July 20231
August 20230
September 20230
October 20230
November 20230
December 20230
January 20243
February 20240
March 20240
April 20240
May 20245
June 20244
July 20243
August 20240
September 20242
October 20243
November 20242
December 20241
January 20251
February 20256
March 202517
April 20251
May 20252
June 202566
July 202568
August 202516
September 20259
October 20253
November 20255
December 202518
January 20264
February 20268
March 20266
April 20264
May 20263
June 20264
July 20261
August 20263
September 20260
October 20260
Total305

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Transmission will not engage reverse gear268.5%26.5×
Rearview backup camera fails or goes black227.2%2.5×NHTSA recall #24V477000, #25V280000, #25V615000
Ignition key sticks or will not turn41.3%–
Unintended acceleration despite braking41.3%0.7×
Trailer frame, axle, or hitch fails while towing31.0%2.1×
Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps31.0%–
Automatic emergency braking applies without reason31.0%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #25V615000September 15, 202527,816 vehicles affected

    back over prevention: software

    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.

    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 letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1069. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 20, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recalls 24V477 and 25V280. Vehicles previously repaired under those recalls will need to have the new remedy performed.

  • NHTSA recall #25V280000April 25, 202527,816 vehicles affected

    back over prevention: software

    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 Visibility."

    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 need to have the new remedy completed.

  • NHTSA recall #24V477000June 26, 202425,825 vehicles affected

    back over prevention: sensing system: camera; equipment: electrical: infotainment: software

    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 111, "Rear Visibility."

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #21V110000February 24, 20213,457 vehicles affected

    electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software

    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.

    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.

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About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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