Polestar Polestar 2 common problems
Owners of 2021–2025 Polestar Polestar 2 vehicles have filed 586 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is visibility (73% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 586
- Owner complaints
- 20
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- Crash-related reports
- 4
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 5 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2021 polestar-2
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.
- Recall2022 polestar-2
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.
- Recall2023 polestar-2
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.
- Recall2024 polestar-2
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.
- Recall2025 polestar-2
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.
- Investigation opened2021 polestar-2
NHTSA opened investigation RQ25004
Loss of rear-view camera image
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Polestar Polestar 2 problems?
- Across 586 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2021–2025 Polestar Polestar 2 vehicles, the most reported systems are visibility (73%), engine & cooling (16%), suspension (6%).
- Which Polestar Polestar 2 model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 has the most owner complaints, with 302 filed.
- Are Polestar Polestar 2 problems dangerous?
- Of the 586 complaints on record, 5 mention a crash, 0 mention a fire and 4 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2022 accounts for the most complaints (302). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.