- Safety
- 5
- of 5 stars
- 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
2024 Polestar Polestar 2
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 23
- 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
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.
Safety recalls
5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 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."
- 24V939000high
Airbag system issue
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2024 Polestar 2 electric vehicles. The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
- 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
23 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 23
- Total
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
Most reported components
- OTHER10
- VISIBILITY4
- WHEELS/TIRES3
- ELECTRICAL3
- ENGINE1
Notable Issues
23 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 2 reports involve injuries. 1 report involves a crash.
Most reported problems
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
Explore related
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
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 opened
NHTSA opened investigation RQ25004
Loss of rear-view camera image
- Recall
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
- Recall
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.
- Recall
An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.