Polestar Polestar 2 Problems by Year
Polestar Polestar 2 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Polestar 2 year: 2021, 2022. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 Polestar 2: 305 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2021 Polestar 2: 148 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2023 Polestar 2: 116 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Polestar Polestar 2 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention problems | 425 | 5 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 69 | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 18 | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Power Train | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Polestar Polestar 2 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2023: back over prevention (88)
- 2022: back over prevention (209)
- 2021: back over prevention (114)
All Polestar Polestar 2 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 1 | 2 | 5★ | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2024 Polestar 2 | 24 | 5 | 5★ | Back Over Prevention | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Polestar 2 | 116 | 4 | 5★ | Back Over Prevention | More complaints than other years |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 305 | 4 | 5★ | Back Over Prevention | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2021 Polestar 2 | 148 | 5 | — | Back Over Prevention | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Polestar Polestar 2 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2021 (148), 2022 (305) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Polestar 2 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Polestar Polestar 2?
Back Over Prevention, with 425 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Polestar Polestar 2 have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.