2023 Polestar Polestar 2
Common Problems
Ranked from 47 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
3 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
Rear Backup Camera Issues
40complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe rear backup camera intermittently fails to display or shows 'Camera Unavailable' messages, reducing rear visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V477000
- 2
Software Update Issues
39complaintsHigh severityElectricalRecent software updates have not resolved existing issues, such as backup camera malfunctions and lane departure assistance conflicts.
Related recall: 24V477000
- 3
Infotainment System Crashes and Freezes
13complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe infotainment system frequently crashes, freezes, or becomes unresponsive, leading to loss of functionality such as climate control and navigation.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 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.