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2022 Polestar Polestar 2 Problems & Recalls

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 15.1× the fleet median for that category across the 61 model-years tracked on this site.
302Complaints
4Recalls
1Crashes
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 (65.2% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera complaints here are 15.1× the median for that category across the 61 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera197 · 65.2%RecalledRecall 25V280000 · Recall 25V615000
Electrical System42 · 13.9%RecalledRecall 21V110000
Visibility/wiper20 · 6.6%not available
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking10 · 3.3%RecalledRecall 25V280000 · Recall 25V615000
Back Over Prevention: Warnings8 · 2.6%RecalledRecall 25V280000 · Recall 25V615000
Fuel/propulsion System7 · 2.3%not available

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.

Complaints by component

Unspecified / other40 · 13.2%
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING10 · 3.3%
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS8 · 2.6%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7 · 2.3%
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION6 · 2%
POWER TRAIN5 · 1.7%
SERVICE BRAKES4 · 1.3%

Percentages are the share of the 302 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 — 4 campaigns

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm):software

NHTSA campaign 21V110000 · 2021 · reported 02/24/2021

A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES

Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software

NHTSA campaign 24V477000 · 2024 · reported 06/26/2024

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

Back Over Prevention:software

NHTSA campaign 25V280000 · 2025 · reported 04/25/2025

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

Back Over Prevention:software

NHTSA campaign 25V615000 · 2025 · reported 09/15/2025

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 it Park 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

“There was a recent software update 3.6.4 that has made my reverse camera, reverse parking sensor and rear cross traffic warning totally disappear. When I…”NHTSA complaint 11669026 — filed 06/24/2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
“Backup camera still failing after software update fix of 3.6.4. The screen still shows the message 'Camera is temporarily unavailable.' In one day it failed…”NHTSA complaint 11668394 — filed 06/22/2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
“I have installed the latest software update version 3.6.4 which was supposed to resolve the fault backup camera problem that has been persistent since the…”NHTSA complaint 11668379 — filed 06/21/2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2?

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera issues are the most-reported category, cited in 197 of 302 NHTSA complaints (65.2%), followed by electrical system (42), unspecified/other issues (40), visibility/wiper (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 have?

302 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 have any recalls?

Yes — 4 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 2022 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.