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2024 Polestar Polestar 2 Problems

Compared with other Polestar Polestar 2 years

Too new to compare

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2021

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
—not in EPA data

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2. The part named most often is back-over prevention, with 13 complaints (52% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and visibility (4). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 83 technical service bulletins for this model year. Back-over prevention complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns, 1 NHTSA investigation and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the software and 22 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “I would go into reverse and the camera would appear but then disappear as I’m backing up. No more blinking or telling me I am about to crash. Even 3D camera doesn’t work. Drivetrain feels very strange since last OTA update. Making weird noises when driving. Battery sounds like it’s screaming. Something is really wrong.”

NHTSA complaint #11670574, filed 2025-07

Electrical system: “Purchased a used 2024 Polestar from Kia Van Nuys, CA on 5/18/2026. The Acknowledgement Regarding Recalls form noted that The Report indicates that the Vehicle is NOT subject to an open recall at this time. I was having difficulty with the vehicle i.e charging, Internet connection and electronic driver information feedback. I took the vehicle to the Polestar service center on June 1, 2026 and found that the previous 2 recalls for TCAM Reload and a recall on VIDA soft wear version 4.2.13 which required a total soft wear update.”

NHTSA complaint #11744735, filed 2026-06

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Intermittent issue where the rear view backup camera does not appear on screen. I receive a message of camera temporarily unavailable. Even when shifting to another gear then back to Reverse, the camera will still not work and the same message will appear. I have the latest software update that was supposed to address this already-recalled issue (verison 3.6.4).”

NHTSA complaint #11677465, filed 2025-07

Other or unknown: “Backup camera will periodically go blank and not work. The camera will also sometimes switch to 360 camera mode unpredictably. Polestar does have a documented recall for this camera not functioning correctly. A fix for the issue doesn't seem like it's coming soon.”

NHTSA complaint #11659531, filed 2025-05

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 1,000 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202320242025152026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Polestar 2 · hatchback AWD★★★★★5 / 5555 · 8.3% risk
Polestar 2 · hatchback RWD★★★★★5 / 5555 · 8.3% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2024 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2023: same overall rating; 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 83 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 83 bulletins →

Other model years of the Polestar Polestar 2

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024251,00055—Too new to compareToo new
202311712,50545—50 · TypicalToo new
202230520,00045—57 · TypicalRising
202114815,0005—92 MPGe0 · FewerRising

All Polestar Polestar 2 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 is reported most often?

Back-over prevention is named most often, in 13 complaints (52% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.

Has the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

At what mileage are problems with the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 1,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.