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.
2022 Polestar Polestar 2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 306 owner complaints about the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2, most often about the back over prevention. It is covered by 4 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 November 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 has problems
306 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
209Back over prevention1 crash/fire/injury
47Electrical system
20Visibility/wiper
10Fuel/propulsion system
9Forward collision avoidance
9Lane departure
5Power train
5Service brakes
4Suspension
159 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 209 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 47 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 20 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 9 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 15 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2022 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 · 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.
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
2022 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
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Polestar Polestar 2 safety ratings
2022 Polestar Polestar 2 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (8.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 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.
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…
Polestar has issued the 3rd recall for issues with the Rear Camera not responding quickly enough on vehicle start up. They have claimed they will provide a software fix but that is what they claimed the last 2 times without any improvement in the operation of the camera. They offer a paid upgrade…
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