Is the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

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

The most-reported component is back over prevention, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

2022 Polestar Polestar 2

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2022 Polestar Polestar 2
BUILT 2026-10-10

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 305
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 2
Top problem: Back over prevention

Complaints per year

2022: 305 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2021	147
2022	305
2023	116
2024	24
2025	1

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Back over prevention

71% · 217 reports

Most commonly citing camera and rearview system braking.

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While backing up, my vehicle collided with a an approaching vehicle due to reduced rear visibility. At the time of the incident, the rearview camera system did not display any image on the center screen.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-28

Electrical system

15% · 46 reports

Most commonly citing adas.

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Driver information display has not been turning on when car wakes from sleep on hot days, typically over 105 degrees and parked for over five hours. Driver unable to see current speed, current state of charge, etc.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-08

Electric vehicle DC charging pins have defective insulator on its tip. The insulator freely rotates, is loose, and one has fallen off or can get stuck in charger handles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Visibility/wiper

7% · 20 reports

Forward collision avoidance

3% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

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While under light braking in the center lane of the highway at roughly 40MPH and 3-4 car lengths behind the vehicle in front the Automatic Emergency Braking system activated and brought the car to a complete stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-17

Fuel/propulsion system

3% · 9 reports

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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2021-04-23Electrical system21V110000 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.

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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2024-08-09Back over prevention, equipment24V477000 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.

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 this recall is RP1016.

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2025-06-20Back over prevention25V280000 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 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 RP1056.

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2025-07-09Recall queryOpen Loss of rear-view camera image
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2026-06-12Back over prevention25V615000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2022 Polestar Polestar 2 — pre-purchase inspection

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Back over prevention: 217 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 46 reports on file for this year.
Visibility/wiper: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 21V110000 · Electrical system
Recall 24V477000 · Back over prevention, equipment
Recall 25V280000 · Back over prevention
Recall 25V615000 · Back over prevention

FAQ

Is the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2?: The most-reported component is back over prevention, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 have?: 4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.