2023 Polestar Polestar 2 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2023 Polestar Polestar 2, 3% of the 117 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.
“Infotainment system crashing post most recent software update causing main dashboard to stop showing information and make critical information difficult to see because of washed out background. Malfunctioning Components: Infotainment system. Available for inspection. Safety Risk: Difficulty seeing speed, unable to see warnings Dealer: No Inspection: No Warnings: No”
NHTSA complaint #11673238, filed 2025-07“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, Reverse Lights available for inspection upon request? Yes How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Low visibility at night while backing up. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Not sure. But I've done some research and it's a known issue among other Polestar 2 owners Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? …”
NHTSA complaint #11766651, filed 2026-09“The vehicle stopped playing interior sounds, including indicator “clicks”; alerts like collision avoidance, parking collision warning, etc; as well as radio. A hard reset of the infotainment system was required to restore functionality. The issue continued through multiple times “turning the vehicle off” and starting again. Malfunctioning Component: Infotainment system. Available for inspection. Safety Risk: No advanced audio warning indicators that emergency action may be taken. Reproduced by dealer: No Inspected: No Warnings: No”
NHTSA complaint #11673237, filed 2025-07Related service bulletins
- 11035009May 6, 2026This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - Note that normal condensation will not be solved by replacing the headlamp. The headlamps are designed to…
- 11031087Mar 21, 2026This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - Note that normal condensation will not be solved by replacing the headlamp. The headlamps are designed to…
- 11027159Dec 20, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - Note that normal condensation will not be solved by replacing the headlamp. The headlamps are designed to…
- 11015991Feb 27, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Changed front fog/cornering lights behavior. This logic of the cornering lights is now changed in the cars with software version 3.3.16 or later
- 11015989Feb 27, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - Note that normal condensation will not be solved by replacing the headlamp. The headlamps are designed to…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2023 Polestar Polestar 2
88 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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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