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.
2024 Polestar Polestar 2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2, most often about the back over prevention. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-939 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Back over prevention2 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
3Tires
2Visibility/wiper
2Visibility
1Power train
1Structure
1Lane departure
1Fuel/propulsion system
22 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 13 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2024 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 · 2026 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Show 1 more recall
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.
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
2024 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
2024 Polestar Polestar 2 safety ratings
2024 Polestar Polestar 2 5 HB RWD 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 2024 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.
After installing the recent software update (version 5.0.10) that was intended to fix the rear camera not appearing when shifting into reverse, my vehicle has continued to experience the same problem, now with significantly increased frequency. Nearly every day--sometimes multiple times a day--the…
Rear view camera suddenly stopped working. The same problem happened 3 weeks back and Polestat sent a software update that is supposed to fix the issue. Read view camera worked for sometime, but again it is not working. In fact, no camera is working in this vehicle.
The manafactuer distributed a software update to correct issues regarding reverse camera settings. This update has not corrected the issue in my polestar and, in fact, has caused many other disturbances forcing me to seek service at a the closest dealership. When reversing, it will activate the…
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