Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | −78% | 2 | Collision Avoidance | Good |
| 2024 | 24 | −53% | 5 | Collision Avoidance | Good |
| 2023 | 116 | 1.4× | 4 | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2022 | 305 | — | 4 | Collision Avoidance | Limited data |
| 2021 | 148 | — | 5 | Collision Avoidance | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median 2 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Polestar 2 problems
Latest Polestar 2 recalls
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.
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.
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.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use "One Pedal Drive" until the repair has been completed. Polestar has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025.
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."
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.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504.
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."
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Polestar 2 should you avoid?
None of the Polestar 2 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Polestar 2?
2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other 2 years at the same age, followed by 2024. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Polestar 2 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the driver assistance (436), electrical system (69) and windows, wipers & sunroof (43). Collision Avoidance complaints peak in the 2022 model year.
How many recalls has the Polestar 2 had?
7 recalls across 2021–2025. The model year with the most is 2021. See all Polestar 2 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.