Most common 2022 Polestar 2 problems
Share of the 305 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Polestar 2 complaints by model year
Best 2 years: 2025, 2024. Compare all years →
2022 Polestar 2 recalls (4)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remedy: Polestar will notify owners, and the software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2021.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2022 Polestar 2:
Loss of rear-view camera image
On July 9, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query (RQ) 25004 to investigate and review the effectiveness of the remedy for Recall 25V-280.Polestar initiated Recall 25V-280 to address shortcomings in the remedy for Recall 24V-477, which intended to address rear camera outage conditions.
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
What 2022 Polestar 2 owners say
Driver assistance all 217 →
While backing up, my vehicle collided with a an approaching vehicle due to reduced rear visibility. At the time of the incident, the rearview camera system did not display any image on the center screen. There were no warning messages or indicators alerting me to a malfunction prior to or during the incident. The loss of rear camera function put my safety and the safety of others at risk, as I was relying on the system for visibility behind the vehicle. Shortly after the accident, I received a safety recall notice from the manufacturer stating that a defect in the parking assist camera system may reduce rear visibility and increase the risk of a crash. The timing of the incident suggests that the defect may have been present and contributed to the crash, although I was not aware of the issue until after the accident occurred.
The contact owns a 2022 Polestar Polestar 2. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Back Over Prevention Camera Unavailable" was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was recently taken to the dealer, and an unknown recall repair was performed. The contact stated that the repair was a software update; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
Electrical system all 46 →
The contact owns a 2022 Polestar 2. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the door locks became inoperable. The contact was unable to enter the vehicle without using the key fob. The contact stated that on one occasion, entry was only possible through the trunk after manually engaging the trunk latch. The contact further stated that the failure recurred, and during a subsequent incident, both the doors and the trunk latch were inoperable, preventing access to the vehicle. The contact had to wait an extended period of time before being able to enter the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Polestar Polestar 2. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 - 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
Windows, wipers & sunroof all 20 →
What failed? There have been a couple instances of the screen (IHU) rebooting while just driving down the road. This temporarily disables the HVAC (including defroster) and turn signal sounds. It is unclear which ADAS functions are impacted. It is available for inspection upon request, if you visit me in NC. How was safety put at risk? Disabling the defroster could cause the windshield to fog up quickly, and the distraction of the IHU rebooting could cause the driver to focus on the issue instead of the road. Safety related ADAS functions may also have been impacted, that is unclear. This has not been confirmed or reproduced by a third party, it has only happened a couple of times and is fairly random. If I had to guess it's an OOM (out of memory) condition in the IHU caused by an under-spec'd IHU plus a memory leak somewhere. Has it been inspected by anybody else? Nope. …
On 12/27, I was on I-5 North driving up during daytime. Auto-headlight and daytime running lights stopped working. I noticed from the reflection that I don't have ANY headlight (even the DRL) when the lights were on AUTO mode. Also, when I look at my driver display, I noticed the green headlights icon was completely gone! My wife and I were able to capture this on video: https://youtu.be/z9HAa2Yo-6I (tried all modes - you can see the dash) https://youtu.be/WX73OU4hBy4 (both interior and exterior view to see the DRLs are actually not on when on AUTO) In addition, during the same drive, I noticed that the "Triple turn signal" feature stopped working. Normally, when I slightly move the blinker stalk before it catches the detent, the turn signal will flash exactly 3 times. However, during this drive, it only flashes exactly once. Video here: https://youtu.be/qU0TGnBko1I
2022 Polestar 2 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | FWD | 113 / 100 / 107 MPGe | 270 mi |
| Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 94 / 84 / 89 MPGe | 249 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Polestar 2 a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the 2 to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 305 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Polestar 2?
The driver assistance — 217 complaints, 71% of all complaints for this model year, most often about sensing system › camera. Next are the electrical system (46) and windows, wipers & sunroof (20).
How many recalls does the 2022 Polestar 2 have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2022 Polestar 2, the most recent from September 15, 2025 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Polestar 2?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2025 and 2024. See the full Polestar 2 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2022 Polestar 2 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 20,000 miles; 80% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.