Polestar Polestar 2 Recalls (2021-2025)
The Polestar Polestar 2 has been the subject of 7 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2021 to 2025 model years. They cluster mostly around the back over prevention, service brakes, and air bags.
The Polestar Polestar 2 scores 38 out of 100 (grade D), a busier recall record than most. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 57% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 86% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 7 campaigns span 5 model years of the Polestar Polestar 2. The single largest affected 27,816 vehicles, over back over prevention. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Polestar 2 problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Polestar Polestar 2 may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Polestar Polestar 2 recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Polestar Polestar 2 recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2025 Polestar Polestar 2 Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2025 Polestar Polestar 2, involving the back over prevention.
2024 Polestar Polestar 2 Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2, involving the back over prevention, service brakes, and air bags.
2023 Polestar Polestar 2 Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2023 Polestar Polestar 2, involving the back over prevention, equipment, and suspension.
2022 Polestar Polestar 2 Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2, involving the back over prevention, equipment, and electrical system.
2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2, involving the back over prevention, service brakes, and equipment.
Every Polestar Polestar 2 recall in detail
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2021-2025 Polestar Polestar 2
- Vehicles in this recall
- 27,816
- Reported
- Sep 15, 2025
Defect: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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 campaign number 25V615000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2021-2024 Polestar Polestar 2
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2
- Reported
- Jul 2, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jul 18, 2025
Defect: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Polestar 2 vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use "One Pedal Drive" until the repair has been completed. Polestar has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1061.
NHTSA campaign number 25V409000.
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2021-2025 Polestar Polestar 2
- Vehicles in this recall
- 27,816
- Reported
- Apr 25, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jun 20, 2025
Defect: 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."
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.
Remedy: 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 campaign number 25V280000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2024 Polestar Polestar 2
- Vehicles in this recall
- 7
- Reported
- Dec 18, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jan 17, 2025
Defect: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2024 Polestar 2 electric vehicles. The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1044.
NHTSA campaign number 24V939000.
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2021-2024 Polestar Polestar 2
- Vehicles in this recall
- 25,825
- Reported
- Jun 26, 2024
- Owners notified
- Aug 9, 2024
Defect: 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."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 campaign number 24V477000.
Suspension
- Affected years
- 2023 Polestar Polestar 2
- Vehicles in this recall
- 3
- Reported
- Jul 12, 2023
- Owners notified
- Aug 10, 2023
Defect: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2023 Polestar 2 vehicles. The front left lower ball joint may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the steering knuckle.
Risk: The control arm disconnecting from the steering knuckle can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint fastening bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 10, 2023. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10245.
NHTSA campaign number 23V476000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2021-2022 Polestar Polestar 2
- Vehicles in this recall
- 3,457
- Reported
- Feb 24, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 23, 2021
Defect: 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.
Risk: A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V110000.
Common questions about Polestar Polestar 2 recalls
- Does the Polestar Polestar 2 have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on record for the Polestar Polestar 2 across the 2021 to 2025 model years. The most common areas are the back over prevention, service brakes, and air bags.
- How many times has the Polestar Polestar 2 been recalled?
- The Polestar Polestar 2 has 7 recall campaigns from the 2021 to 2025 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Polestar Polestar 2 recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the back over prevention, affecting 27,816 vehicles. 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.
- Which Polestar Polestar 2 model year has the most recalls?
- The 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 has the most, with 5 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Polestar Polestar 2 has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.