Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera — runs 17.9× the fleet median for that category across the 61 model-years tracked on this site.
146Complaints
5Recalls
2Crashes
0Fires
0Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera (72.6% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera complaints here are 17.9× the median for that category across the 61 model-years tracked on this site.
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 146 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 5 campaigns
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm):software
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“Rear camera malfunction while attempting to reverse out of a parking spot on a busy street. The rear camera would not activate and the car…”NHTSA complaint 11679296 — filed 08/08/2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
“I wanted to bring to your attention an ongoing issue with the backup camera functionality. Despite updating the car software to version 3.6.4 as per…”NHTSA complaint 11678584 — filed 08/05/2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
“Despite installing the latest software release intended to resolve the problem, my review camera continues to go out intermittently. This is dangerous as I lose…”NHTSA complaint 11678018 — filed 08/02/2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2?
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera issues are the most-reported category, cited in 106 of 146 NHTSA complaints (72.6%), followed by unspecified/other issues (13), visibility/wiper (13), back over prevention: rearview system braking (10). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 have?
146 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V110000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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