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Year · Make · Model

2024 Polestar Polestar 2

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

5
Open recalls
19
NHTSA complaints
1
Defect investigations
77
Service bulletins

NCAP safety

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Consumer complaints

19 filed
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Back Over PREVENTION: Sensing SYSTEM: Camera
    7
  • Back Over PREVENTION: Warnings
    3
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER
    2
  • Electrical System
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Back Over Prevention
    1
  • Unknown OR Other
    1
  • Back Over PREVENTION: Rearview System Braking
    1

Recalls

7 campaigns
25V615000·BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE2025-09-15

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.

RiskA rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixDealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed December 1, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated June 12, 2026. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1069. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 20, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recalls 24V477 and 25V280. Vehicles previously repaired under those recalls will need to have the new remedy performed.

25V409000·SERVICE BRAKES2025-07-02

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.

RiskA loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

FixOwners 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. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1061.

25V409000·SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE2025-07-02

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.

RiskA loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

FixOwners 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. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1061.

25V280000·BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE2025-04-25

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."

RiskA rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixDealers 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. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1056. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 24V-477 will need to have the new remedy completed.

24V939000·AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE2024-12-18

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.

RiskAn air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

FixDealers 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. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1044.

24V477000·EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE2024-06-26

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."

RiskA rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixPolestar 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. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1016.

24V477000·BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA2024-06-26

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."

RiskA rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixPolestar 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. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1016.

NHTSA investigations

1 action
RQ25004·BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA2025-07-09

Loss of rear-view camera image

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