repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
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.
2021 Polestar Polestar 2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 148 owner complaints about the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2, most often about the back over prevention. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-615 the manufacturer reports only 83% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 has problems
148 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
114Back over prevention2 crash/fire/injury
13Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
10Electrical system
8Forward collision avoidance
6Lane departure
4Fuel/propulsion system
4Suspension
2Air bags
2Seat belts
86 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 114 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 8 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2021 Polestar Polestar 2 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Service brakes
Risk. A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
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.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2023 Q2
Management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software
Risk. A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Polestar.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Polestar 2 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Polestar 2 median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Loss of rear-view camera imageLed to recall 25V-615
In owners' words
What Polestar 2 owners report
Recent back over prevention complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Center entertaiment touchscreen which provides visiblity for the rear camera as well as the backup sensors and A/C controls for front defogger went is completely blank. Polestar2 logo appears, but no longer boots. This causes the rear camera to be completely useless.
Well backing out of a parking space at the grocery store. My rear camera failed to activate even after several times trying to get the camera to work. I decided to try and back out by just looking over my shoulder, but could not see through the back window and collided into a shopping cart. None of…
An update was applied last year to fix the reverse camera issue. The issue remains, sometimes the camera is unavailable, it the camera goes in to 360 degree mode. Happens about once a week or every two weeks
Own a 2021 Polestar 2?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.