2025 Polestar Polestar 2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Polestar 2 years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2025 Polestar Polestar 2. That ranks 5th out of 5 Polestar 2 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is back over prevention (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 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 | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2025 Polestar Polestar 2 recalls (2)
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Polestar Polestar 2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 Polestar 2 | 24 | 5 |
| 2023 Polestar 2 | 116 | 4 |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 305 | 4 |
| 2021 Polestar 2 | 148 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Polestar Polestar 2?
Owners most often report back over prevention problems. The top one, back over prevention, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Polestar Polestar 2?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare, 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.