Polestar Polestar 2 Recalls (2021-2025)

What recalls does the Polestar Polestar 2 have?

• 2021-2025 Polestar Polestar 2 Backup Camera Software Recall (25V615) Repeat recall
  September 15, 2025 · 27,816 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

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

  Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.

• 2021, 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 Brake Recall (25V409)
  July 2, 2025 · 2 vehicles · Brakes

  In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.

  Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to use "One Pedal Drive" until the repair has been completed.

• 2021-2025 Polestar Polestar 2 Backup Camera Software Recall (25V280) Repeat recall
  April 25, 2025 · 27,816 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  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."

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

  Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.

• 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 Inflator Module Recall (24V939)
  December 18, 2024 · 7 vehicles · Air Bags

  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.

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

  Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Polestar Polestar 2 Backup Camera Recall (24V477)
  June 26, 2024 · 25,825 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  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."

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

  Fix: Polestar has released an over-the-air IHU software update, free of charge.

• 2023 Polestar Polestar 2 Lower Ball Joint Recall (23V476)
  July 12, 2023 · 3 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The front left lower ball joint may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the steering knuckle.

  Risk: The control arm disconnecting from the steering knuckle can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint fastening bolt as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Polestar Polestar 2 Electrical Management System Software Recall (21V110)
  February 24, 2021 · 3,457 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.

  Risk: A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Polestar will notify owners, and the software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

Which Polestar 2 parts are recalled most?

Which Polestar 2 model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Polestar 2 for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 7 Polestar Polestar 2 campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Polestar dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Polestar 2 owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

Polestar has issued several software updates over the past year that have resulted in serious safety issues: A previous software recall for issues with the vehicle's backup camera has not fixed the issue.

2021 POLESTAR Polestar 2 owner, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera, NHTSA complaint 11642017

Backup camera becomes unresponsive even after update 3.6.4. This update was supposed to resolve this longstanding safety hazard.

2021 POLESTAR Polestar 2 owner, Visibility/Wiper, NHTSA complaint 11668408

When vehicle is shifted to reverse gear, the parking camera will not display and instead an screen showing "Camera is temporarily unavailable". Once in this screen the rear camera does not reset itself.

2022 POLESTAR Polestar 2 owner, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera, NHTSA complaint 11643333

Can a recall make your Polestar 2 a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Polestar Polestar 2 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

2 of the 7 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 1 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Polestar models with recalls

• Polestar 1: 3 recalls
• Polestar 2: 7 recalls
• Polestar 3: 6 recalls

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