2021 Polestar Polestar 2 recalls (5)

Every 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V615000

  Sep 15, 2025Back Over Prevention:Software

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 20, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recalls 24V477 and 25V280. Vehicles previously repaired under those recalls will need to have the new remedy performed.

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• Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V280000

  Apr 25, 2025Back Over Prevention:Software

  Problem

  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."

  Risk

  A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 24V-477 will need to have the new remedy completed.

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• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 25V409000

  Feb 7, 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module:Software

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1061.

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• Equipment · NHTSA 24V477000

  Jun 26, 2024Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:SoftwareOver-the-air fix

  Problem

  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."

  Risk

  A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 24V477000 →

• Electrical System · NHTSA 21V110000

  Feb 24, 2021Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm):SoftwareOver-the-air fix

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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 customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10079.

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2021 Polestar Polestar 2 complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 147 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2, reporting 2 crashes. Polestar has issued at least 181 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Back Over Prevention123
• Unknown Or Other13
• Visibility/Wiper13
• Electrical System9
• Forward Collision Avoidance9
• Lane Departure6

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (72)
• Electrical System (48)
• Unknown Or Other (41)
• Back Over Prevention (8)
• Structure (8)
• Suspension (8)

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Other Polestar Polestar 2 model years

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• 2025 (2)
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• 2022 (4)
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