2022 Polestar Polestar 2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Polestar 2 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 305 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2. That is the most of any Polestar 2 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is back over prevention (209 complaints, 69%), typically at around 20,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 305owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention problems | 209 | 69% | 20,500 | “software update” (28%) | — |
| Electrical System | 46 | 15% | 38,100 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 40 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 20 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 2% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Polestar Polestar 2 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention:software
Problem: 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.
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. 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. 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.
Back over prevention:software
Problem: 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."
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. 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.
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software; back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: 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."
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. 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.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:management system/energy control module (bms/becm):software
Problem: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Polestar 2 vehicles. 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. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10079.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of rear-view camera image (RQ25004) — opened Jul 9, 2025, closed Aug 28, 2026, led to recall 25V615.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When getting into the vehicle to drive, there are instances where one is unable to put the vehicle into drive. Center driver screen displays an issue âremove charge cable before startâ and there is no charging cable connected to the vehicle. I have been put in situations in which I have been…
Driver information display has not been turning on when car wakes from sleep on hot days, typically over 105 degrees and parked for over five hours. Driver unable to see current speed, current state of charge, etc. Display turns on, with no issues, the next morning or after the car is parked in the…
Electric vehicle DC charging pins have defective insulator on its tip. The insulator freely rotates, is loose, and one has fallen off or can get stuck in charger handles. The easily detachable insulator, if not present, can cause shorting and arcing of high voltage at the charge port. Polestar has…
When starting the vehicle and placing it in reverse, the center screen was frozen and did not show the backup camera or other sfaety information. Safety was put at risk because reverse visiblity / backover prevention were impaired. Other functions such as reverse auto brake were likely unavailable…
The rear view camera malfunctioned, despite complying with the recent recall. It is available for inspection upon request. Safety was compromised by reduced rear visibility due to the lack of a rear view camera. This is an intermittent issue, not reliably reproducible for a dealer or service…
Other Polestar Polestar 2 years
← 2021 Polestar 2 · 2023 Polestar 2 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 Polestar 2 | 24 | 5 |
| 2023 Polestar 2 | 116 | 4 |
| 2022 | 305 | 4 |
| 2021 Polestar 2 | 148 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2?
Owners most often report back over prevention, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, back over prevention, accounts for 209 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Polestar 2 model years, the 2022 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.