Most common 2025 Polestar 2 problems
Share of the 1 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 →
2025 Polestar 2 recalls (2)
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2025 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.
2025 Polestar 2 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | RWD | 123 / 104 / 114 MPGe | 314 mi |
| Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 105 / 95 / 101 MPGe | 278 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Polestar 2 a good car?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2025 2 rates better than average: 78% 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 2025 Polestar 2?
The driver assistance — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about sensing system › camera.
How many recalls does the 2025 Polestar 2 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2025 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.
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.