2024 Polestar Polestar 2 problems & reliability
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2, alongside 5 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 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 vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention → | 13 | 57% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 17% |
| Tires | 3 | 13% |
| Unknown OR Other | 2 | 9% |
| Visibility | 2 | 9% |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 9% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 4% |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 4% |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Leased vehicle 7-25-24. Driver’s rear tire had ongoing slow leak beginning several months after start of lease. We filled with air and reset stored tire pressure. This would last a couple months and same tire would begin to lose some pressure again. Finally at our 20,000 mile scheduled checkup, Polestar service…”
Tires · filed Jul 10, 2026
“Michelin primacy all season 245/45r/19 102v Both rear tires cannot support the load of an rear wheel drive electric vehicle. Both tires wore through the tread at less than 20k miles. Warranty states they are good for 45k. Had to have tires replaced before they caused serious damage to the vehicle, occupants of the…”
Tires · filed Jun 24, 2026
“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…”
Unknown OR Other · filed Jun 17, 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 · open
Technical service bulletins
82 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2. The 10 most recent:
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
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)…
37439.4.0 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 7, 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 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 has 5 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.
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