2021 Polestar Polestar 2 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2, 1% of the 148 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 Journal TJ 36854.1.0 in March 2024 acknowledging this as a known issue on 2021-2023 model year vehicles with VST Operation Number 46602-2. Despite this being a documented manufacturer defect, Polestar is not covering the repair outside the bumper-to-bumper warranty period. Quoted $2,547 for both rear axle shafts at an authorized service center. …”
NHTSA complaint #11755105, filed 2026-08Related service bulletins
- 11035006May 2, 2026This is a TJ - Text only - no attachment - Do not perform fault tracing or replace any parts before reading this journal. An acceleration constraint from a standstill when the…
- 11031083Mar 6, 2026This is a Technical Journal: Text Plus 1 .jpg Propulsion Message with DTC BECM P0A9500 and/or P0E2F00. Perform a "High-voltage system overview" read out
- 11020562Jun 6, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Propulsion Message with DTC BECM P0A9500 and/or P0E2F00. Perform a "High-voltage system overview" read out
- 10253278Apr 10, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Ticking Noise During Deceleration at Low Speed. Work is ongoing to find a solution for this noise.
- 10242241Sep 8, 2023This is a Technical Journal: Propulsion Message in DIM with BECM DTC P0D1800. Improved BECM (Battery Energy Control Module) software
- 10184247Nov 14, 2020This is a Technical Journal: Logo illumination gear shift lever. CEM software upgrade required.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2
114 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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