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2021 Polestar Polestar 2

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Recalls
5
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2021 Polestar Polestar 2

5 recalls
146 complaints

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
5
Owner complaints
146
Complaints citing a crash
2

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

5 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V110000high

    Electrical issue

    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.

  • 24V477000high

    Electrical issue

    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."

  • 25V280000high

    Backup camera software issue

    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."

  • 25V409000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Polestar 2 vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.

  • 25V615000high

    Backup camera software issue

    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.

Consumer complaints

146 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

146
Total
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER111
  • VISIBILITY12
  • ELECTRICAL8
  • SUSPENSION3
  • ADAS3

Above Average

146 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 2 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues111
visibility issues (wipers, defrost, mirrors)12
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)8

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V615000

    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.

  2. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ25004

    Loss of rear-view camera image

  3. Recall

    Recall 25V409000

    A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 25V280000

    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.

  5. Recall

    Recall 24V477000

    A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.