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.
2023 Polestar Polestar 2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 117 owner complaints about the 2023 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 October 29, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Polestar Polestar 2 has problems
117 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
88Back over prevention1 crash/fire/injury
9Electrical system
7Visibility/wiper
5Fuel/propulsion system
4Vehicle speed control
3Exterior lighting
2Engine
2Forward collision avoidance
2Lane departure
118 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 88 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2023 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 Q4
Control arm: lower ball joint
Risk. The control arm disconnecting from the steering knuckle can cause a loss of steering, 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
2023 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
2023 Polestar Polestar 2 safety ratings
2023 Polestar Polestar 2 5 HB AWD 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Polestar Polestar 2, and the recalls they led to.
- 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.
The contact owns a 2023 Polestar Polestar 2. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V615000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that the recall remedy could not be completed because…
Polestar 2 software version 4.2.13. While reversing out of a parking spot the rear camera briefly turned on, but after a second, the infotainment system crashed, with the screen shutting off. The infotainment system automatically rebooted after ~1min of driving. This system crash also temporarily…
The backup camera consistently fails and displays a "Backup Camera is Temporarily Unavailable" message. Polestar is only issuing a software fix for this on model year 2026 Polestar 2s and a solution has not been offered for over 8 months now.
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