Back over prevention: softwareRecall 25V-615 · 2021–2025 Polestar Polestar 2
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. recall 25V-615 covers 27,816 2021–2025 Polestar Polestar 2 for a back over prevention: software problem, reported to NHTSA on September 15, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V615000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
The investigation behind this recall
- Loss of rear-view camera imageNHTSA