2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2, and owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (back over prevention)
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.
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…
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Software (service brakes) and service brakes
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.
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.…
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Software (back over prevention)
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."
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…
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Software (equipment) and camera (back over prevention)
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."
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…
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Software (electrical system)
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.
Remedy: 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…
147 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 15,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 115 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Rear driveshaft/axle shafts failing at 39,000 miles on a 2021 Polestar 2. Symptom is a ticking/clicking noise during deceleration at low speed cadenced to wheel speed. Polestar issued Technical Journa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 5, 2026 · Power train
“Center entertaiment touchscreen which provides visiblity for the rear camera as well as the backup sensors and A/C controls for front defogger went is completely blank. Polestar2 logo appears, but no”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 24, 2026 · Back over prevention
Compare Polestar Polestar 2 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Polestar Polestar 2 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 | 5 | 147 |
| 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 | 4 | 305 |
| 2023 Polestar Polestar 2 | 4 | 116 |
| 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 | 5 | 24 |
| 2025 Polestar Polestar 2 | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2021 Polestar Polestar 2
How do I know if my 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Polestar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V110000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Polestar models
- Polestar 379 complaints
- Polestar 42 complaints
- Polestar 10 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.