2022 Polestar Polestar 2 problems & reliability
305 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2, alongside 4 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention → | 209 | 69% |
| Electrical System → | 46 | 15% |
| Unknown / Other | 40 | 13% |
| Visibility/wiper → | 20 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 3% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 3% |
| Power Train | 5 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 19 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“When getting into the vehicle to drive, there are instances where one is unable to put the vehicle into drive. Center driver screen displays an issue “remove charge cable before start” and there is no charging cable connected to the vehicle. I have been put in situations in which I have been late to events, deliveries…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Aug 31, 2026
“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. Display turns on, with no issues, the next morning or after the car is parked in the shade for more than…”
Electrical System · filed Aug 8, 2026
“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. The easily detachable insulator, if not present, can cause shorting and arcing of high voltage at the charge port. Polestar has specified the charge…”
Electrical System · filed Aug 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Loss of rear-view camera image
Recall Query RQ25004 · opened Jul 9, 2025 · closed Aug 28, 2026 · led to recall 25V615
- Pedestrian alert sounds
Defect Petition DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to recall 22V063000
Technical service bulletins
135 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2. The 10 most recent:
This is a TJ - Text Only - No attachments - If the software version displayed in the CSD is not aligned with the actual software version installed in the vehicle (this may occur after a failed software download), and no…
37894.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2026
This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 3 png files and 1 mp4 file CSD Stuck in Recovery Mode, iCUP. Provide vehicle report.
36569.5.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026
This is a TJ - Text plus 1 PDF - If the customer reports the navigation map in the DIM become black during driving or at start-up, follow the instructions under "Service" (see attached picture TJ_37516_1.pdf).
37516.3.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 13, 2026
This is a Technical Journal - Text plus 1 .png attachment- If during a Software Download (SWDL) at the workshop, and connected to VIDA, the CSD (Center Stack Display) turns black and the IHU (Infotainment Head Unit)…
37439.5.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 23, 2026
This 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 withstand moisture and the functionality of the…
35844.8.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 6, 2026
This 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 driver's seatbelt is unbuckled has been…
37798.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 2, 2026
This is a TJ text only no attachments - If customer complains it is not possible to download or update third-party apps follow advice under "Service" Workaround is to perform a "factory reset". analysis will now…
37517.3.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2026
This is a TJ - Text plus 3 PD's - If customer complains about any of the symptoms regarding Bluetooth / Cellular as noted in this TJ Do not replace any components for this issue, follow but not limited to the 10 steps…
37723.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2026
This is a TJ - text only, no attachments - f the customer complains about a significant HV battery SoC drop after parking, please follow the advice under "service". Work is ongoing for a software fix and is planned for…
37797.1.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2026
This 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 withstand moisture and the functionality of the…
35844.7.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 21, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2022 Polestar Polestar 2?
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