Polestar Polestar 2 recalls

14 official safety recalls for the Polestar Polestar 2 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Rearview camera image may not display in reverse

    Reported September 15, 2025Model years 2021–2025NHTSA campaign 25V61500027,816 vehicles affected

    The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is in reverse, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the vehicle software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    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.

  2. Brake function may be lost while coasting downhill

    Reported July 2, 2025Model years 2021–2024NHTSA campaign 25V4090002 vehicles affected

    In certain situations while coasting downhill with “One Pedal Drive,” the vehicle may lose brake function, increasing crash risk. Avoid using “One Pedal Drive” until repaired. A software update is available over the air, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.

  3. Braking may be disabled after downhill coasting

    Reported June 30, 2025EU Safety Gate SR/02509/25

    Braking may be disabled after coasting downhill in B mode or One Pedal Drive, which could lead to a collision. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The vehicle's braking functionality can be disabled while using 'B' mode (in plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in pure electric cars), after coasting downhill. This can lead to a collision and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Portugal

  4. Rearview camera image may not display in reverse

    Reported April 25, 2025Model years 2021–2025NHTSA campaign 25V28000027,816 vehicles affected

    The rearview camera image may not display in reverse, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    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.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  5. Driver's side air bag clamps may be improperly crimped

    Reported December 18, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V9390007 vehicles affected

    Improperly crimped clamps on the driver's side inner far-side air bag module may cause it to deploy improperly and fail to protect the driver as intended, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the module free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
    Defect
    Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2024 Polestar 2 electric vehicles. The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
    Consequence
    An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1044.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  6. Front seat bolt may be improperly fitted

    Reported July 1, 2024EU Safety Gate A12/02735/24

    A bolt holding the front left seat may be improperly fitted, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The product is to be recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    One of the bolts holding the front left seat can be improperly fitted. This can increase the risk of injuries, in the event of a crash. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Portugal

  7. Infotainment software may block rearview camera image

    Reported June 26, 2024Model years 2021–2024NHTSA campaign 24V47700025,825 vehicles affected

    Software may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. A free over-the-air software update is available.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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."
    Consequence
    A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  8. Front control arm may disconnect

    Reported July 12, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V4760003 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly installed front lower ball joint may allow the control arm to disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing loss of steering and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the fastening bolt as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
    Defect
    Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2023 Polestar 2 vehicles. The front left lower ball joint may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the steering knuckle.
    Consequence
    The control arm disconnecting from the steering knuckle can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint fastening bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 10, 2023. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10245.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  9. Front suspension joint may be incorrectly attached

    Reported July 11, 2023Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2023/20386 vehicles affected

    A front suspension joint may have been incorrectly attached. The joint will be inspected and adjusted if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    A joint in the front suspension may have been incorrectly attached during the manufacturing process.
    Defect
    A joint in the front suspension may have been incorrectly attached during the manufacturing process.
    Remedy
    Inspect the front suspension to ensure that the joint is correctly attached and if applicable adjust accordingly.

  10. Battery contactors may disconnect power while driving

    Reported February 24, 2021Model years 2019–2021DVSA recall R/2021/061EU Safety Gate A12/00324/212,381 vehicles affected

    High voltage contactors may open while driving and disconnect the high voltage system, causing loss of propulsion. The software will be upgraded.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HIGH VOLTAGE CONTACTORS IN THE BATTERY ENERGY CONTROL MODULE MAY OPEN DURING DRIVING
    Defect
    High voltage contactors may open during driving resulting in a risk that the high voltage system may be unintentionally disconnected causing a loss of propulsion.
    Remedy
    Software upgrade to be carried out.

  11. Battery control module may disconnect high-voltage system

    Reported February 24, 2021Model years 2021–2022NHTSA campaign 21V1100003,457 vehicles affected

    The battery control module may reset and disconnect the high-voltage system, causing loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. The software will be updated by a dealer or over the air, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  12. Vehicle may fail to start or lose power

    Reported November 9, 2020EU Safety Gate A12/01566/20

    Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may not start or may lose power or drive without warning, increasing the risk of an accident. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    Under certain circumstances, the vehicle will not start or will lose power/drive without prior notice, increasing the risk of an accident.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Belgium

  13. Inverter terminals may short circuit

    Reported October 30, 2020Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2020/306EU Safety Gate A12/01430/20686 vehicles affected

    Tin plating on the bulk capacitor terminals may cause a short circuit. A dealer will replace affected inverters as appropriate.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TIN PLATING ON BULK CAPACITOR TERMINALS COULD CAUSE SHORT CURCUIT AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING
    Defect
    Tin plating on the bulk capacitor terminals may create a short circuit
    Remedy
    Replace the affected inverters as appropriate

  14. Headlights may be set too high

    Reported October 13, 2020EU Safety Gate A12/01431/20

    Headlights set too high may dazzle oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of an accident. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The headlights may have been set too high.This can blind the drivers of oncoming vehicles, increasing the risk of an accident.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Belgium

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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