POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 2021

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

124
Complaints
7
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

124 Complaints 7 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

7 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 25V409000 SAFETY RECALL
2 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 17, 2025
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Action Required: Contact your local POLESTAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: RP1061
Notice Date: Jul 18, 2025
Recall Date: Jun 17, 2025
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 25V280000 SAFETY RECALL
27.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 25, 2025
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local POLESTAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: RP1056
Notice Date: Jun 20, 2025
Recall Date: Apr 25, 2025
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V477000 SAFETY RECALL
25.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2024
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local POLESTAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: RP1016
Notice Date: Aug 9, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V110000 SAFETY RECALL
3.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 24, 2021
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local POLESTAR dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: R10079
Notice Date: Apr 23, 2021
Recall Date: Feb 24, 2021

Consumer Complaints

124 Complaints
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11531745 Other
Jul 12, 2023
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

While turning at moderate speed into a parking lot across traffic, a rear passenger side suspension component (potentially lower control arm) failed, causing excessive toe and camber on both sides of the rear axle as the components shifted around. At this point, the car stopped driving straight, and crabbed to the side aggressively. It seems to me that some suspension component is either at the design limit in this application and received enough stress to fail during normal operation, or a manufacturing defect wasn't caught and failed over time. My safety was put at risk as the rear wheel was no longer pointed in the direction of travel. Had this occurred at a higher speed (highway cloverleaf for example) complete loss of control of the vehicle would have been likely. Had this failure prevented me from entering the parking lot, I would have been left perpendicular to the flow of traffic and at high risk of collision with other drivers. The problem has been observed by the dealer service center, though they do not yet understand the cause. The components have been inspected by a service tech, but not by any manufacturer representative as far as I'm aware. There were no warnings or other presentation. When the tow driver struggled to drive the car onto the truck, he remarked in surprise that the car still showed no sign that it knew there was a problem. We were unable to get the car entirely onto the trailer, as it pushed sideways threatening to fall off of the ramps. The driver had to secure the vehicle to the ramps and take it like that.

Corrective Action:

While turning at moderate speed into a parking lot across traffic, a rear passenger side suspension component (potentially lower control arm) failed, causing excessive toe and camber on both sides of the rear axle as the components shifted around. At this point, the car stopped driving straight, and crabbed to the side aggressively. It seems to me that some suspension component is either at the design limit in this application and received enough stress to fail during normal operation, or a manufacturing defect wasn't caught and failed over time. My safety was put at risk as the rear wheel was no longer pointed in the direction of travel. Had this occurred at a higher speed (highway cloverleaf for example) complete loss of control of the vehicle would have been likely. Had this failure prevented me from entering the parking lot, I would have been left perpendicular to the flow of traffic and at high risk of collision with other drivers. The problem has been observed by the dealer service center, though they do not yet understand the cause. The components have been inspected by a service tech, but not by any manufacturer representative as far as I'm aware. There were no warnings or other presentation. When the tow driver struggled to drive the car onto the truck, he remarked in surprise that the car still showed no sign that it knew there was a problem. We were unable to get the car entirely onto the trailer, as it pushed sideways threatening to fall off of the ramps. The driver had to secure the vehicle to the ramps and take it like that.

Additional Notes:

While turning at moderate speed into a parking lot across traffic, a rear passenger side suspension component (potentially lower control arm) failed, causing excessive toe and camber on both sides of the rear axle as the components shifted around. At this point, the car stopped driving straight, and crabbed to the side aggressively. It seems to me that some suspension component is either at the design limit in this application and received enough stress to fail during normal operation, or a manufacturing defect wasn't caught and failed over time. My safety was put at risk as the rear wheel was no longer pointed in the direction of travel. Had this occurred at a higher speed (highway cloverleaf for example) complete loss of control of the vehicle would have been likely. Had this failure prevented me from entering the parking lot, I would have been left perpendicular to the flow of traffic and at high risk of collision with other drivers. The problem has been observed by the dealer service center, though they do not yet understand the cause. The components have been inspected by a service tech, but not by any manufacturer representative as far as I'm aware. There were no warnings or other presentation. When the tow driver struggled to drive the car onto the truck, he remarked in surprise that the car still showed no sign that it knew there was a problem. We were unable to get the car entirely onto the trailer, as it pushed sideways threatening to fall off of the ramps. The driver had to secure the vehicle to the ramps and take it like that.

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11531745
Notice Date: Jul 12, 2023
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2023
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11493745 Other
Nov 16, 2022
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

While driving and using my horn the vehicles horn and airbag module fell off. Rendering the horn inoperable and the airbag dangerously loose. Trying to get Polestar to replace the whole module.

Corrective Action:

While driving and using my horn the vehicles horn and airbag module fell off. Rendering the horn inoperable and the airbag dangerously loose. Trying to get Polestar to replace the whole module.

Additional Notes:

While driving and using my horn the vehicles horn and airbag module fell off. Rendering the horn inoperable and the airbag dangerously loose. Trying to get Polestar to replace the whole module.

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11493745
Notice Date: Nov 16, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 16, 2022
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11493745 Other
Nov 16, 2022
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Potential Consequences:

While driving and using my horn the vehicles horn and airbag module fell off. Rendering the horn inoperable and the airbag dangerously loose. Trying to get Polestar to replace the whole module.

Corrective Action:

While driving and using my horn the vehicles horn and airbag module fell off. Rendering the horn inoperable and the airbag dangerously loose. Trying to get Polestar to replace the whole module.

Additional Notes:

While driving and using my horn the vehicles horn and airbag module fell off. Rendering the horn inoperable and the airbag dangerously loose. Trying to get Polestar to replace the whole module.

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11493745
Notice Date: Nov 16, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 16, 2022
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11450295 Other
Feb 3, 2022
Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

Vehicle failed to alert visually and with a sound if you don’t wear your seat belt and start driving. When you start the vehicle, it will tell you to buckle your seat belt. If you fail to do this and start driving, the alert will disappear and there is no warning light or chime telling you to fasten your seat belt for the rest of the drive until you restart the vehicle

Corrective Action:

Vehicle failed to alert visually and with a sound if you don’t wear your seat belt and start driving. When you start the vehicle, it will tell you to buckle your seat belt. If you fail to do this and start driving, the alert will disappear and there is no warning light or chime telling you to fasten your seat belt for the rest of the drive until you restart the vehicle

Additional Notes:

Vehicle failed to alert visually and with a sound if you don’t wear your seat belt and start driving. When you start the vehicle, it will tell you to buckle your seat belt. If you fail to do this and start driving, the alert will disappear and there is no warning light or chime telling you to fasten your seat belt for the rest of the drive until you restart the vehicle

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11450295
Notice Date: Feb 3, 2022
Recall Date: Feb 3, 2022

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