Polestar · Polestar 2 · 2022
2022 Polestar Polestar 2
4
Recalls
292
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 has 4 recalls and 292 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: back over prevention (191 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is back over prevention with 191 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to see whether the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 reports cluster around one repeated symptom or spread across multiple systems.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 currently shows 4 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 292 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are back over prevention (191), electrical system (18), unknown or other (14).
- Vehicle
- 2022 Polestar Polestar 2
- Recalls
- 4
- Complaints
- 292
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
8.3% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 25V615000September 15, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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.
Remedy Status
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed December 1, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated June 12, 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.
NHTSA ID: 25V280000April 25, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Status
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1056. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 24V-477 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA ID: 24V477000June 26, 2024
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Polestar 2 vehicles. The Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) software may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Status
Polestar has released an over-the-air IHU software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1016.
NHTSA ID: 21V110000February 24, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Polestar 2 vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.
Remedy Status
Polestar will notify owners, and the software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10079.
Owner Complaints
292 totalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 16, 2026
I took car to dealer to get latest software update version 4.2.13 since my car hasnt been received updates OTA. After the update, the cars accelerating from a stand still had a lag of almost 1 to 2 seconds which is dangerous. I went online to find out several polestar 2 owners ...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION
Mar 31, 2026
The backup camera continues to fail to turn on. The car will intermittently report “Camera is temporarily unavailable”. This persists for minutes at a time. I cannot figure out how to get the camera to turn on when this happens. It already received the OTA “fix” for this but it d...
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 23, 2026
The vehicle recently updated to software version P4.2.13 after this update the vehicle sporadically losses the ability to accelerate fully from a stop, it just creeps forward. When your truning onto a street from a stop, or forward at a srop sign or ligjt sometime the vehicle ac...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION
Mar 18, 2026
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Rear camera does not show up when vehicle is placed in reverse. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Inability to use rear camera presenting a larger risk to ot...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION
Mar 14, 2026
The rear camera fails to display the image on the dashboard/screen with either significant delay or "camera temporarily unavailable". Safety is at risk as this would increase chances of crashing in setting with reliability on camera. This problem is reproducible. My vehicle has...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 10, 2026
Rearview camera lag then disconnect. Ceases functioning until restart.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Mar 3, 2026
The camera function occasionally will be unavailable, sometimes when the car starts up and other times in the middle of reversing, and the visibility is greatly reduced, posing a greater risk for any pedestrians. Looking at online forums, this seems to be a relatively common issu...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION
Mar 2, 2026
BACK UP CAMERA DOES NOT WORK. VERY DANGEROUS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 25, 2026
During reversing the rear view camera stopped functioning. Attempts to toggle the camera setting did not correct the issue. After years, this problem still exists and is unacceptable. When will the NHTSA enforce an actual fix from Polestar? The computer has insufficient processi...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION
Feb 23, 2026
Backup camera doesnt work sometimes
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Why Compare These Pages
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 have?
The 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 has 4 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2?
NHTSA has received 292 owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2?
The 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 are back over prevention (191 reports), electrical system (18 reports), unknown or other (14 reports).
Does the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 4 recalls on record for the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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