Lemon Law Analysis

2025 Polestar Polestar 2

NHTSA Complaints · Active Recalls · California Lemon Law Data

✓ Reviewed by Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. · Updated June 2026
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The NHTSA tracks consumer complaints, manufacturer recalls, and safety investigations for every vehicle sold in the United States. These publicly available records are a critical resource for California lemon law cases because they establish patterns of recurring defects.

As of June 2026, the NHTSA has logged 1 complaint against the 2025 Polestar Polestar 2. Each complaint is filed by a vehicle owner or lessee through the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline or online portal at SaferCar.gov. You can review all 2025 Polestar Polestar 2 complaints directly on the NHTSA complaint database.

The 2025 Polestar Polestar 2 has generated 2 NHTSA complaints and has 2 active recalls. If your 2025 Polestar Polestar 2 has experienced a defect that the dealer has been unable to repair after multiple visits, you may qualify for a full repurchase or replacement under California lemon law. Polestar pays all attorney fees when we prevail. You pay nothing.

Backup Camera

High Claim VolumeSong-Beverly Strength: Very Strong

The 2025 Polestar Polestar 2 has generated 2 NHTSA complaints for this defect category. If your vehicle has experienced recurring issues in this area that the dealer has been unable to repair after multiple attempts, you may have a qualifying lemon law claim under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Owner reports include: “See attached document for complaint. I am contacting you regarding Recall RP1056, which addresses a known defect where the rearview camera image may fail to display, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury while reversing . Despite having the recall performed, my vehicle continues to experience the same issue-the rearview camera image intermittently fails to appear, leaving me with limited visibility when backing up. This unresolved safety concern is both frustrating and dangerous. I have recently relocated to Hawaii, and I have come to learn that there are currently no authorized Polestar service centers in the state. As this is a recall-related safety defect that has not been properly resolved , I am formally requesting that Polestar cover the cost of shipping my vehicle to the nearest mainland service center capable of performing the necessary diagnostics and repair. Please confirm receipt of this request and advise on next steps, including scheduling, logistics, and the process for arranging vehicle transport. Your timely response and assistance in resolving this matter is greatly appreciated.” (NHTSA Complaint #11684990)

Active NHTSA Recalls — 2025 Polestar Polestar 2

The following 2 recalls have been issued for the 2025 Polestar Polestar 2 by the NHTSA or Polestar. If your vehicle is affected, the manufacturer is required to provide a free remedy. Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

Recall 25V280000

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect: See NHTSA database for details.

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.

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. Polestar’s number for this recall is RP1056. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 24V-477 will

Recall 25V615000

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect: See NHTSA database for details.

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.

Remedy: Dealers 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 first or second quarter of 2026. Owners may contact Polestar’s customer service at 1-8

California Lemon Law — Song-Beverly Act

California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1790–1795.8) is one of the strongest lemon laws in the United States. It protects buyers and lessees of new and certified pre-owned vehicles that develop substantial defects the manufacturer cannot repair after a reasonable number of attempts.

Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.22, a lemon law presumption is triggered when any of the following apply to your 2025 Polestar Polestar 2:

  • 4+ repair attempts for the same non-safety defect without resolution
  • 2+ repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury
  • 30+ calendar days out of service for warranty repairs (cumulative, not consecutive)

Once the presumption is triggered, the burden shifts to Polestar to prove the vehicle is not a lemon. Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1794(d), Polestar must pay your attorney’s fees if you prevail — meaning qualified representation costs you nothing out of pocket.

What You Can Recover

If your 2025 Polestar Polestar 2 qualifies as a lemon under California law, Polestar may be legally required to:

  • Repurchase your vehicle — Full refund of your down payment, all monthly payments, registration fees, and incidental costs (towing, rentals), minus a mileage offset for miles driven before the first repair attempt
  • Replace your vehicle — Provide a new, comparable vehicle at no cost to you
  • Pay your attorney’s fees — Under § 1794(d), Polestar pays all legal fees if you prevail
  • Civil penalty up to 2x damages — If Polestar willfully violated the Act, courts may award double the actual damages

Steps to Protect Your 2025 Polestar Polestar 2 Claim

Step 1: Document every repair visit. Keep all repair orders, work orders, and dealer invoices. Each visit counts as a repair attempt, even if the dealer says nothing is wrong.

Step 2: Keep returning for repairs. You must give Polestar a reasonable opportunity to fix the defect. Visit different authorized Polestar dealers if needed and ask for written documentation of each visit.

Step 3: Contact a California lemon law attorney. Once you believe the threshold has been met — 4 attempts for non-safety defects, 2 for safety defects, or 30 days out of service — contact an attorney for a free case evaluation. Under § 1794(d), Polestar pays your fees if you win.

Step 4: Send a demand letter. Your attorney will send Polestar a formal demand letter. Most California lemon law cases resolve through negotiation without going to trial.

2025 Polestar Polestar 2 Lemon Law Questions

How many repair attempts qualify my 2025 Polestar Polestar 2 as a lemon?

Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.22, four or more repair attempts for the same non-safety defect, or two attempts for a safety-related defect, triggers the lemon law presumption. Additionally, 30 or more cumulative days out of service qualifies regardless of the number of repair attempts.

Does Polestar pay my attorney fees?

Yes. Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1794(d), Polestar is required to pay your reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs if you prevail in a lemon law claim. This means qualified lemon law representation is free to you if your case succeeds.

Can I file a lemon law claim without an active recall?

Yes. A recall is not required to file a lemon law claim. The Song-Beverly Act covers any substantial defect that impairs the use, value, or safety of the vehicle that the manufacturer cannot repair after a reasonable number of attempts. NHTSA complaints support the claim by establishing a pattern, but are not a prerequisite.

What is the time limit to file a lemon law claim for my 2025 Polestar Polestar 2?

California lemon law claims are generally subject to a four-year statute of limitations from the date you discovered or should have discovered the defect. However, you must still be within the manufacturer’s original warranty period when the defect first appears. Contact an attorney promptly to preserve your rights.

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