There are 2 owner-reported air bags & restraints complaints for the 2023 Polestar Polestar 2in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
I RECEIVED THIS VEHICLE AS A RENTAL FROM HERTZ WHEN I GOT IN THE CAR THE "DRIVE TO WORKSHOP SRS AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT" WAS ILLUMINATED.
The vehicle improperly sensed an impending rear collision when there was no vehicle present. The vehicle entered a mode where the electronic seatbelt tensioners aggressively pulled the occupants and did not release until the seatbelt latches were depressed. This happened in traffic. The occupants sustained soft tissue injuries. The manufacturer refused to acknowledge the situation.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026