2021 Polestar Polestar 2
Common Problems
Ranked from 117 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
6 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Backup Camera Malfunction
58complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe rear camera frequently fails to activate or remains unavailable when reversing, posing a significant safety risk.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 21V110000, 24V477000
- 2
Key Fob Unlock/Lock Malfunction
21complaintsLow severityElectricalThe key fob must be pressed multiple times to unlock or lock the vehicle, causing inconvenience and potential security concerns.
Related recalls: 21V110000, 24V477000
- 3
Rear Backup Camera Failure
21complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe rear backup camera frequently fails to display properly, showing 'Camera is temporarily unavailable' or flickering, creating a safety hazard.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 21V110000, 24V477000
- 4
Lane Departure System Malfunction
20complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe lane departure system frequently misinterprets road lines, causing the vehicle to veer off course, posing a safety risk.
Related recalls: 21V110000, 24V477000
- 5
Software update fails to resolve back-up camera issues
16complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple software updates have failed to resolve the back-up camera issues, leaving the vehicle non-compliant with federal safety standards.
Related recalls: 21V110000, 24V477000
- 6
Reverse Camera Stuttering and Freezing
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe rear camera screen frequently stutters, freezes, or displays an error message when reversing, reducing visibility.
Related recalls: 21V110000, 24V477000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.