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2023 Polestar Polestar 2

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

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

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

Vehicle Summary

2023 Polestar Polestar 2

4 recalls
114 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
114
Complaints citing a crash
1

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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 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

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 23V476000high

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

    Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2023 Polestar 2 vehicles. The front left lower ball joint may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the steering knuckle.

  • 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."

  • 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

114 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

114
Total
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER91
  • VISIBILITY5
  • ELECTRICAL4
  • STRUCTURE2
  • ENGINE2

Notable Issues

114 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 2 reports involve injuries. 1 report involves a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues91
visibility issues (wipers, defrost, mirrors)5
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)4

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

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

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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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 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.

  4. Recall

    Recall 24V477000

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

  5. Recall

    Recall 23V476000

    The control arm disconnecting from the steering knuckle can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.