The 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 81,466 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the back over prevention. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
BACK OVER PREVENTION25V6150002025-09-1527,816 affected
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.
Consequence
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 letters were mailed June 4, 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…
SERVICE BRAKES25V4090002025-07-022 affected
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.
Consequence
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…
BACK OVER PREVENTION25V2800002025-04-2527,816 affected
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."
Consequence
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…
AIR BAGS24V9390002024-12-187 affected
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.
Consequence
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.
EQUIPMENT24V4770002024-06-2625,825 affected
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…
Consequence
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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Michelin primacy all season 245/45r/19 102v both rear tires cannot support the load of an rear wheel drive electric vehicle. Both tires wore through the tread at less than 20k miles. Warranty states they are good for 45k. Had to have tires replaced before they caused serious damage to the vehicle,…”
“Purchased a used 2024 polestar from kia van nuys, ca on 5/18/2026. The acknowledgement regarding recalls form noted that "the report indicates that the vehicle is not subject to an open recall at this time. I was having difficulty with the vehicle I.e charging, internet connection and electronic…”
“Purchased a used 2024 polestar from kia van nuys, ca on 5/18/2026. The acknowledgement regarding recalls form noted that "the report indicates that the vehicle is not subject to an open recall at this time. I was having difficulty with the vehicle I.e charging, internet connection and electronic…”
“After installing the recent software update (version 5.0.10) that was intended to fix the rear camera not appearing when shifting into reverse, my vehicle has continued to experience the same problem, now with significantly increased frequency. Nearly every day--sometimes multiple times a day--the…”
“On 03/29/2026 at approximately 11:00 am, I was driving my 2024 polestar 2 southbound on [xxx] near [xxx] in the center lane at approximately 80 mph in heavy traffic. Without any prior warning — no vibration, no tpms alert, no unusual noise, no warning lamps or messages of any kind — the left…”
“On 03/29/2026 at approximately 11:00 am, I was driving my 2024 polestar 2 southbound on [xxx] near [xxx] in the center lane at approximately 80 mph in heavy traffic. Without any prior warning — no vibration, no tpms alert, no unusual noise, no warning lamps or messages of any kind — the left…”
“On a high humidity evening all of the windows fogged up but the climate system was completely unavailable to use. All of the buttons were “greyed outâ€� and I could not operate the front or rear defroster. As a result, I had zero visibility a few moments after I started driving. I immediately…”
“Intermittent issue where the rear view backup camera does not appear on screen. I receive a message of "camera temporarily unavailable." even when shifting to another gear then back to reverse, the camera will still not work and the same message will appear. I have the latest software update that…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationRQ25004 Opened 2025-07-09 · open
Loss of rear-view camera image
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 109 complaints for rear-view camera failures on Model Year (MY) 2021 to MY 2025 Polestar 2 vehicles. On June 26, 2024, Polestar recalled certain MY 2021 – MY 2024 Polestar 2 vehicles for visualization issues during a backup event and failure to comply with…
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