POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 2023

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

5 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: 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: 23V476000 SAFETY RECALL
3 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2023
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
The control arm disconnecting from the steering knuckle can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
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: R10245
Notice Date: Aug 10, 2023
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2023

Consumer Complaints

112 Complaints
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11608034 Other
Aug 12, 2024
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

Rearview Backup Camera is frequently unavailable when putting car in reverse. On 8/9/24 I brought the car to dealership for diagnosis. I was told that the camera system is performing as expected. This morning backing out of driveway, the camera was again unavailable.

Corrective Action:

Rearview Backup Camera is frequently unavailable when putting car in reverse. On 8/9/24 I brought the car to dealership for diagnosis. I was told that the camera system is performing as expected. This morning backing out of driveway, the camera was again unavailable.

Additional Notes:

Rearview Backup Camera is frequently unavailable when putting car in reverse. On 8/9/24 I brought the car to dealership for diagnosis. I was told that the camera system is performing as expected. This morning backing out of driveway, the camera was again unavailable.

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11608034
Notice Date: Aug 12, 2024
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11597793 Other
Jun 30, 2024
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Rear camera functionality keeps failing. Camera either won't load at all or flickers on and off for a couple minutes before it'll load. Rear visibility of vehicle is very poor, so need for camera is essential for safety.

Corrective Action:

Rear camera functionality keeps failing. Camera either won't load at all or flickers on and off for a couple minutes before it'll load. Rear visibility of vehicle is very poor, so need for camera is essential for safety.

Additional Notes:

Rear camera functionality keeps failing. Camera either won't load at all or flickers on and off for a couple minutes before it'll load. Rear visibility of vehicle is very poor, so need for camera is essential for safety.

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11597793
Notice Date: Jun 30, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11597793 Other
Jun 30, 2024
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

Rear camera functionality keeps failing. Camera either won't load at all or flickers on and off for a couple minutes before it'll load. Rear visibility of vehicle is very poor, so need for camera is essential for safety.

Corrective Action:

Rear camera functionality keeps failing. Camera either won't load at all or flickers on and off for a couple minutes before it'll load. Rear visibility of vehicle is very poor, so need for camera is essential for safety.

Additional Notes:

Rear camera functionality keeps failing. Camera either won't load at all or flickers on and off for a couple minutes before it'll load. Rear visibility of vehicle is very poor, so need for camera is essential for safety.

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11597793
Notice Date: Jun 30, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11597054 Other
Jun 26, 2024
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

The backup camera flickers and goes dark repeatedly while reversing the car. Super dangerous. This has been a continuing problem with this car since I purchased it and has gotten worse with the most recent software update.

Corrective Action:

The backup camera flickers and goes dark repeatedly while reversing the car. Super dangerous. This has been a continuing problem with this car since I purchased it and has gotten worse with the most recent software update.

Additional Notes:

The backup camera flickers and goes dark repeatedly while reversing the car. Super dangerous. This has been a continuing problem with this car since I purchased it and has gotten worse with the most recent software update.

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11597054
Notice Date: Jun 26, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11596170 Other
Jun 24, 2024
Defect Description:

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

Potential Consequences:

The rearview camera is completely unstable and almost unusable. After various software upgrades the problem has got worse not better and Polestar seem to take zero responsibility to fix this.

Corrective Action:

The rearview camera is completely unstable and almost unusable. After various software upgrades the problem has got worse not better and Polestar seem to take zero responsibility to fix this.

Additional Notes:

The rearview camera is completely unstable and almost unusable. After various software upgrades the problem has got worse not better and Polestar seem to take zero responsibility to fix this.

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11596170
Notice Date: Jun 24, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11596170 Other
Jun 24, 2024
Defect Description:

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

Potential Consequences:

The rearview camera is completely unstable and almost unusable. After various software upgrades the problem has got worse not better and Polestar seem to take zero responsibility to fix this.

Corrective Action:

The rearview camera is completely unstable and almost unusable. After various software upgrades the problem has got worse not better and Polestar seem to take zero responsibility to fix this.

Additional Notes:

The rearview camera is completely unstable and almost unusable. After various software upgrades the problem has got worse not better and Polestar seem to take zero responsibility to fix this.

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11596170
Notice Date: Jun 24, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11594906 Other
Jun 17, 2024
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

When putting the car in reverse, the rear camera displays briefly. As you start to reverse, the camera cuts in and out and you're unable to see what is behind you on the screen. It flashes to black for at least a minute, so you're unable to use the backup camera for up to 60 seconds after you put the car in reverse.

Corrective Action:

When putting the car in reverse, the rear camera displays briefly. As you start to reverse, the camera cuts in and out and you're unable to see what is behind you on the screen. It flashes to black for at least a minute, so you're unable to use the backup camera for up to 60 seconds after you put the car in reverse.

Additional Notes:

When putting the car in reverse, the rear camera displays briefly. As you start to reverse, the camera cuts in and out and you're unable to see what is behind you on the screen. It flashes to black for at least a minute, so you're unable to use the backup camera for up to 60 seconds after you put the car in reverse.

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11594906
Notice Date: Jun 17, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 17, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11594906 Other
Jun 17, 2024
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

When putting the car in reverse, the rear camera displays briefly. As you start to reverse, the camera cuts in and out and you're unable to see what is behind you on the screen. It flashes to black for at least a minute, so you're unable to use the backup camera for up to 60 seconds after you put the car in reverse.

Corrective Action:

When putting the car in reverse, the rear camera displays briefly. As you start to reverse, the camera cuts in and out and you're unable to see what is behind you on the screen. It flashes to black for at least a minute, so you're unable to use the backup camera for up to 60 seconds after you put the car in reverse.

Additional Notes:

When putting the car in reverse, the rear camera displays briefly. As you start to reverse, the camera cuts in and out and you're unable to see what is behind you on the screen. It flashes to black for at least a minute, so you're unable to use the backup camera for up to 60 seconds after you put the car in reverse.

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11594906
Notice Date: Jun 17, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 17, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11594952 Other
Jun 17, 2024
Defect Description:

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Potential Consequences:

The backup camera never works. There was a recent update that made it much worse. The visibility is terrible out of the back window so the camera is pretty important. It always just says it’s unavailable which is very frustrating. No inspections or warning lights but it seems to be a software issue that many people are experiencing

Corrective Action:

The backup camera never works. There was a recent update that made it much worse. The visibility is terrible out of the back window so the camera is pretty important. It always just says it’s unavailable which is very frustrating. No inspections or warning lights but it seems to be a software issue that many people are experiencing

Additional Notes:

The backup camera never works. There was a recent update that made it much worse. The visibility is terrible out of the back window so the camera is pretty important. It always just says it’s unavailable which is very frustrating. No inspections or warning lights but it seems to be a software issue that many people are experiencing

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11594952
Notice Date: Jun 17, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 17, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11590284 Other
May 23, 2024
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

I have started to experience sudden acceleration issues. The car, when you are attempting to pull into a parking spot or garage, will seem to accelerate, sensors beeping. I have jumped curbs and even crashed into bikes in my garage. The car has had a slew of issues (engine propulsion, losing power), and I have had it at the dealer 4 times. Polestar stopped communicating with me when I let them know this happened. I have read others online claiming the same thing. I had had others witness this happening

Corrective Action:

I have started to experience sudden acceleration issues. The car, when you are attempting to pull into a parking spot or garage, will seem to accelerate, sensors beeping. I have jumped curbs and even crashed into bikes in my garage. The car has had a slew of issues (engine propulsion, losing power), and I have had it at the dealer 4 times. Polestar stopped communicating with me when I let them know this happened. I have read others online claiming the same thing. I had had others witness this happening

Additional Notes:

I have started to experience sudden acceleration issues. The car, when you are attempting to pull into a parking spot or garage, will seem to accelerate, sensors beeping. I have jumped curbs and even crashed into bikes in my garage. The car has had a slew of issues (engine propulsion, losing power), and I have had it at the dealer 4 times. Polestar stopped communicating with me when I let them know this happened. I have read others online claiming the same thing. I had had others witness this happening

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11590284
Notice Date: May 23, 2024
Recall Date: May 23, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11590284 Other
May 23, 2024
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I have started to experience sudden acceleration issues. The car, when you are attempting to pull into a parking spot or garage, will seem to accelerate, sensors beeping. I have jumped curbs and even crashed into bikes in my garage. The car has had a slew of issues (engine propulsion, losing power), and I have had it at the dealer 4 times. Polestar stopped communicating with me when I let them know this happened. I have read others online claiming the same thing. I had had others witness this happening

Corrective Action:

I have started to experience sudden acceleration issues. The car, when you are attempting to pull into a parking spot or garage, will seem to accelerate, sensors beeping. I have jumped curbs and even crashed into bikes in my garage. The car has had a slew of issues (engine propulsion, losing power), and I have had it at the dealer 4 times. Polestar stopped communicating with me when I let them know this happened. I have read others online claiming the same thing. I had had others witness this happening

Additional Notes:

I have started to experience sudden acceleration issues. The car, when you are attempting to pull into a parking spot or garage, will seem to accelerate, sensors beeping. I have jumped curbs and even crashed into bikes in my garage. The car has had a slew of issues (engine propulsion, losing power), and I have had it at the dealer 4 times. Polestar stopped communicating with me when I let them know this happened. I have read others online claiming the same thing. I had had others witness this happening

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11590284
Notice Date: May 23, 2024
Recall Date: May 23, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11590284 Other
May 23, 2024
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

I have started to experience sudden acceleration issues. The car, when you are attempting to pull into a parking spot or garage, will seem to accelerate, sensors beeping. I have jumped curbs and even crashed into bikes in my garage. The car has had a slew of issues (engine propulsion, losing power), and I have had it at the dealer 4 times. Polestar stopped communicating with me when I let them know this happened. I have read others online claiming the same thing. I had had others witness this happening

Corrective Action:

I have started to experience sudden acceleration issues. The car, when you are attempting to pull into a parking spot or garage, will seem to accelerate, sensors beeping. I have jumped curbs and even crashed into bikes in my garage. The car has had a slew of issues (engine propulsion, losing power), and I have had it at the dealer 4 times. Polestar stopped communicating with me when I let them know this happened. I have read others online claiming the same thing. I had had others witness this happening

Additional Notes:

I have started to experience sudden acceleration issues. The car, when you are attempting to pull into a parking spot or garage, will seem to accelerate, sensors beeping. I have jumped curbs and even crashed into bikes in my garage. The car has had a slew of issues (engine propulsion, losing power), and I have had it at the dealer 4 times. Polestar stopped communicating with me when I let them know this happened. I have read others online claiming the same thing. I had had others witness this happening

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11590284
Notice Date: May 23, 2024
Recall Date: May 23, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11590285 Other
May 23, 2024
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Starting in 2022 the car started to "black out" when I drove it. The spedeometer and screen would go completely dark, especially at speeds over 60 MPH I reported this to Polestar in 2023, they incorrectly diagnosed it as a TPMS warning when I brought it to the dealer. I called Polestar back in July 2023, but a nearby dealer was 7 hours away. I brought the car into the dealer March 2024, they had it for several days, didn't detect a problem and sent me home w car. It did it again, I was able to capture this footage on video, they then took the car back again and finally believed me. They had questioned me before. They ended up replacing the IHU

Corrective Action:

Starting in 2022 the car started to "black out" when I drove it. The spedeometer and screen would go completely dark, especially at speeds over 60 MPH I reported this to Polestar in 2023, they incorrectly diagnosed it as a TPMS warning when I brought it to the dealer. I called Polestar back in July 2023, but a nearby dealer was 7 hours away. I brought the car into the dealer March 2024, they had it for several days, didn't detect a problem and sent me home w car. It did it again, I was able to capture this footage on video, they then took the car back again and finally believed me. They had questioned me before. They ended up replacing the IHU

Additional Notes:

Starting in 2022 the car started to "black out" when I drove it. The spedeometer and screen would go completely dark, especially at speeds over 60 MPH I reported this to Polestar in 2023, they incorrectly diagnosed it as a TPMS warning when I brought it to the dealer. I called Polestar back in July 2023, but a nearby dealer was 7 hours away. I brought the car into the dealer March 2024, they had it for several days, didn't detect a problem and sent me home w car. It did it again, I was able to capture this footage on video, they then took the car back again and finally believed me. They had questioned me before. They ended up replacing the IHU

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11590285
Notice Date: May 23, 2024
Recall Date: May 23, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11590285 Other
May 23, 2024
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Starting in 2022 the car started to "black out" when I drove it. The spedeometer and screen would go completely dark, especially at speeds over 60 MPH I reported this to Polestar in 2023, they incorrectly diagnosed it as a TPMS warning when I brought it to the dealer. I called Polestar back in July 2023, but a nearby dealer was 7 hours away. I brought the car into the dealer March 2024, they had it for several days, didn't detect a problem and sent me home w car. It did it again, I was able to capture this footage on video, they then took the car back again and finally believed me. They had questioned me before. They ended up replacing the IHU

Corrective Action:

Starting in 2022 the car started to "black out" when I drove it. The spedeometer and screen would go completely dark, especially at speeds over 60 MPH I reported this to Polestar in 2023, they incorrectly diagnosed it as a TPMS warning when I brought it to the dealer. I called Polestar back in July 2023, but a nearby dealer was 7 hours away. I brought the car into the dealer March 2024, they had it for several days, didn't detect a problem and sent me home w car. It did it again, I was able to capture this footage on video, they then took the car back again and finally believed me. They had questioned me before. They ended up replacing the IHU

Additional Notes:

Starting in 2022 the car started to "black out" when I drove it. The spedeometer and screen would go completely dark, especially at speeds over 60 MPH I reported this to Polestar in 2023, they incorrectly diagnosed it as a TPMS warning when I brought it to the dealer. I called Polestar back in July 2023, but a nearby dealer was 7 hours away. I brought the car into the dealer March 2024, they had it for several days, didn't detect a problem and sent me home w car. It did it again, I was able to capture this footage on video, they then took the car back again and finally believed me. They had questioned me before. They ended up replacing the IHU

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11590285
Notice Date: May 23, 2024
Recall Date: May 23, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11590285 Other
May 23, 2024
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

Starting in 2022 the car started to "black out" when I drove it. The spedeometer and screen would go completely dark, especially at speeds over 60 MPH I reported this to Polestar in 2023, they incorrectly diagnosed it as a TPMS warning when I brought it to the dealer. I called Polestar back in July 2023, but a nearby dealer was 7 hours away. I brought the car into the dealer March 2024, they had it for several days, didn't detect a problem and sent me home w car. It did it again, I was able to capture this footage on video, they then took the car back again and finally believed me. They had questioned me before. They ended up replacing the IHU

Corrective Action:

Starting in 2022 the car started to "black out" when I drove it. The spedeometer and screen would go completely dark, especially at speeds over 60 MPH I reported this to Polestar in 2023, they incorrectly diagnosed it as a TPMS warning when I brought it to the dealer. I called Polestar back in July 2023, but a nearby dealer was 7 hours away. I brought the car into the dealer March 2024, they had it for several days, didn't detect a problem and sent me home w car. It did it again, I was able to capture this footage on video, they then took the car back again and finally believed me. They had questioned me before. They ended up replacing the IHU

Additional Notes:

Starting in 2022 the car started to "black out" when I drove it. The spedeometer and screen would go completely dark, especially at speeds over 60 MPH I reported this to Polestar in 2023, they incorrectly diagnosed it as a TPMS warning when I brought it to the dealer. I called Polestar back in July 2023, but a nearby dealer was 7 hours away. I brought the car into the dealer March 2024, they had it for several days, didn't detect a problem and sent me home w car. It did it again, I was able to capture this footage on video, they then took the car back again and finally believed me. They had questioned me before. They ended up replacing the IHU

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11590285
Notice Date: May 23, 2024
Recall Date: May 23, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11590287 Other
May 23, 2024
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

My rear cameras are blacking out as I back up (I have video) or at times switching to an overview 360 visual. I have let the dealer know this, but its taken 3 weeks to get an appointment. They have switched out the IHU a couple of months ago but this problem is still occurring. Polestar is refusing (corporate) to speak with me about this.

Corrective Action:

My rear cameras are blacking out as I back up (I have video) or at times switching to an overview 360 visual. I have let the dealer know this, but its taken 3 weeks to get an appointment. They have switched out the IHU a couple of months ago but this problem is still occurring. Polestar is refusing (corporate) to speak with me about this.

Additional Notes:

My rear cameras are blacking out as I back up (I have video) or at times switching to an overview 360 visual. I have let the dealer know this, but its taken 3 weeks to get an appointment. They have switched out the IHU a couple of months ago but this problem is still occurring. Polestar is refusing (corporate) to speak with me about this.

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11590287
Notice Date: May 23, 2024
Recall Date: May 23, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11587089 Other
May 5, 2024
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

The backup camera seemingly blinks just as you begin backing up and at random times as the vehicle is backing up causing vision to be lost

Corrective Action:

The backup camera seemingly blinks just as you begin backing up and at random times as the vehicle is backing up causing vision to be lost

Additional Notes:

The backup camera seemingly blinks just as you begin backing up and at random times as the vehicle is backing up causing vision to be lost

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11587089
Notice Date: May 5, 2024
Recall Date: May 5, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11587089 Other
May 5, 2024
Defect Description:

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Potential Consequences:

The backup camera seemingly blinks just as you begin backing up and at random times as the vehicle is backing up causing vision to be lost

Corrective Action:

The backup camera seemingly blinks just as you begin backing up and at random times as the vehicle is backing up causing vision to be lost

Additional Notes:

The backup camera seemingly blinks just as you begin backing up and at random times as the vehicle is backing up causing vision to be lost

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11587089
Notice Date: May 5, 2024
Recall Date: May 5, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11586906 Other
May 3, 2024
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

Upon putting the vehicle into reverse, the backup camera takes an insurmountably long time to engage and when it does, the image it produces frequently flashes for several seconds before stabilizing, rendering it useless - particularly with pedestrians or vehicles behind the car. Recent OTA updates have exacerbated this problem, which poses a pretty severe safety risk in a car with such limited rear visibility, and after researching the problem online, it's pretty clear that it's an endemic issue to the car and can likely be remedied through software, but the manufacturer has thus far shown little interest in addressing it.

Corrective Action:

Upon putting the vehicle into reverse, the backup camera takes an insurmountably long time to engage and when it does, the image it produces frequently flashes for several seconds before stabilizing, rendering it useless - particularly with pedestrians or vehicles behind the car. Recent OTA updates have exacerbated this problem, which poses a pretty severe safety risk in a car with such limited rear visibility, and after researching the problem online, it's pretty clear that it's an endemic issue to the car and can likely be remedied through software, but the manufacturer has thus far shown little interest in addressing it.

Additional Notes:

Upon putting the vehicle into reverse, the backup camera takes an insurmountably long time to engage and when it does, the image it produces frequently flashes for several seconds before stabilizing, rendering it useless - particularly with pedestrians or vehicles behind the car. Recent OTA updates have exacerbated this problem, which poses a pretty severe safety risk in a car with such limited rear visibility, and after researching the problem online, it's pretty clear that it's an endemic issue to the car and can likely be remedied through software, but the manufacturer has thus far shown little interest in addressing it.

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11586906
Notice Date: May 3, 2024
Recall Date: May 3, 2024
Polestar Automotive Usa, Inc.
Campaign: 11586906 Other
May 3, 2024
Defect Description:

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

Potential Consequences:

Upon putting the vehicle into reverse, the backup camera takes an insurmountably long time to engage and when it does, the image it produces frequently flashes for several seconds before stabilizing, rendering it useless - particularly with pedestrians or vehicles behind the car. Recent OTA updates have exacerbated this problem, which poses a pretty severe safety risk in a car with such limited rear visibility, and after researching the problem online, it's pretty clear that it's an endemic issue to the car and can likely be remedied through software, but the manufacturer has thus far shown little interest in addressing it.

Corrective Action:

Upon putting the vehicle into reverse, the backup camera takes an insurmountably long time to engage and when it does, the image it produces frequently flashes for several seconds before stabilizing, rendering it useless - particularly with pedestrians or vehicles behind the car. Recent OTA updates have exacerbated this problem, which poses a pretty severe safety risk in a car with such limited rear visibility, and after researching the problem online, it's pretty clear that it's an endemic issue to the car and can likely be remedied through software, but the manufacturer has thus far shown little interest in addressing it.

Additional Notes:

Upon putting the vehicle into reverse, the backup camera takes an insurmountably long time to engage and when it does, the image it produces frequently flashes for several seconds before stabilizing, rendering it useless - particularly with pedestrians or vehicles behind the car. Recent OTA updates have exacerbated this problem, which poses a pretty severe safety risk in a car with such limited rear visibility, and after researching the problem online, it's pretty clear that it's an endemic issue to the car and can likely be remedied through software, but the manufacturer has thus far shown little interest in addressing it.

Manufacturer: POLESTAR
Mfg Campaign: 11586906
Notice Date: May 3, 2024
Recall Date: May 3, 2024

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