Most common 2024 Polestar 2 problems
Share of the 24 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 →
2024 Polestar 2 recalls (5)
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2024 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.
What 2024 Polestar 2 owners say
Driver assistance
The contact leased a 2024 Polestar Polestar 2. The contact stated that upon placing the vehicle in reverse(R) at night, the lighting for the back over prevention feature was inadequate. The contact stated that the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the issue but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle was unsafe due to the limited visibility from the back over protection lighting. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
I would go into reverse and the camera would appear but then disappear as I'm backing up. No more blinking or telling me I am about to crash. Even 3D camera doesn't work. Drivetrain feels very strange since last OTA update. Making weird noises when driving. Battery sounds like it's screaming. Something is really wrong.
Electrical system
I would go into reverse and the camera would appear but then disappear as I'm backing up. No more blinking or telling me I am about to crash. Even 3D camera doesn't work. Drivetrain feels very strange since last OTA update. Making weird noises when driving. Battery sounds like it's screaming. Something is really wrong.
The manafactuer distributed a software update to correct issues regarding reverse camera settings. This update has not corrected the issue in my polestar and, in fact, has caused many other disturbances forcing me to seek service at a the closest dealership. When reversing, it will activate the emergency stop function, which has caused much anxiety and stress because not only are the parking sensors nonfunctional, but the thought of the emergency breaks being activated without threat or my regard again is distressing and misleading.
Windows, wipers & sunroof
Intermittent issue where the rear view backup camera does not appear on screen. I receive a message of "camera temporarily unavailable." Even when shifting to another gear then back to Reverse, the camera will still not work and the same message will appear. I have the latest software update that was supposed to address this already-recalled issue (verison 3.6.4).
In the dark, when shifting into reverse, the backup camera is unreasonably dark and driver cannot see surroundings if there is no external lighting.
2024 Polestar 2 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | RWD | 124 / 106 / 115 MPGe | 320 mi |
| Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 112 / 100 / 106 MPGe | 276 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Polestar 2 a good car?
Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 2 rates better than average: 53% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 2 at the same age. It is one of the best 2 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Polestar 2?
The driver assistance — 13 complaints, 54% of all complaints for this model year, most often about sensing system › camera. Next are the electrical system (5) and windows, wipers & sunroof (3).
How many recalls does the 2024 Polestar 2 have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2024 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 2024 Polestar 2 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 1,000 miles; 100% 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.