CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Back Over Prevention (123 reports).
2021 Polestar Polestar 2 recalls
Rearview Camera May Not Display in Reverse
The rearview camera image may fail to appear on the screen when the vehicle is put in reverse.
Brakes may lose function on downhill coasts with One Pedal Drive
Certain 2021 and 2024 Polestar 2 vehicles may lose brake function in some driving situations while coasting down a hill with "One Pedal Drive" enabled.
Rearview camera may not display in reverse
On certain 2021-2025 Polestar 2 vehicles, the rearview camera image may not appear on the screen when the car is put in reverse.
Rearview camera image may fail to display
Certain vehicles have infotainment head unit software that may prevent the rearview camera image from appearing on the screen.
Battery Module Reset Can Cut Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk
The battery energy control module, which manages the high-voltage battery system, can reset on its own due to a software issue.
Most common 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 problems
Problem areas named in the 148 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 123 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 13 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 |
| Lane Departure | 6 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
What owners report
I am reporting a recurring, unresolved propulsion-system fault affecting my 2021 Polestar 2 Dual Motor. Since 2025, this vehicle has experienced repeated electrical and propulsion-system problems, including an incident in November 2025 when the vehicle became immobilized and would not engage Drive or Reverse. That incident was resolved after the 12-volt battery was replaced. During 2026, the vehicle repeatedly displayed the warning "Propulsion System Service Required." These warnings have occurred despite numerous repair attempts involving major high-voltage electrical components. Polestar service documentation identifies diagnostic trouble codes involving the Battery Energy Control Module (
Rear driveshaft/axle shafts failing at 39,000 miles on a 2021 Polestar 2. Symptom is a ticking/clicking noise during deceleration at low speed cadenced to wheel speed. Polestar issued Technical Journal TJ 36854.1.0 in March 2024 acknowledging this as a known issue on 2021-2023 model year vehicles with VST Operation Number 46602-2. Despite this being a documented manufacturer defect, Polestar is not covering the repair outside the bumper-to-bumper warranty period. Quoted $2,547 for both rear axle shafts at an authorized service center. This defect affects multiple vehicles across multiple model years and warrants investigation for a formal recall.
Center entertaiment touchscreen which provides visiblity for the rear camera as well as the backup sensors and A/C controls for front defogger went is completely blank. Polestar2 logo appears, but no longer boots. This causes the rear camera to be completely useless.
Well backing out of a parking space at the grocery store. My rear camera failed to activate even after several times trying to get the camera to work. I decided to try and back out by just looking over my shoulder, but could not see through the back window and collided into a shopping cart. None of the advanced systems activated no object detection, no camera and no collision warning.
Vehicle Info: 2021 Polestar 2 74,765 mi Software version 5.0.10 About 2 weeks ago, I updated to the newest OTA update 5.0.10, which may be unrelated. 1 week ago, the normal start-up safety procedure flagged the airbag and instructed me to find a service station immediately. I scheduled an appt and I was charged $300 diagnostic fee. It's unclear if the airbags would deploy in a collision based on the fault. The service manager shared with me that there are two reasons for the issue in his experience - 1. the vehicle was in a collision and the sensors fail to lock out or 2. there is wiring under the seat that failed either at the harness or on the wire directly. #1 can be ruled out by the v
2021 Polestar Polestar 2 questions
Does the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2: Rearview Camera May Not Display in Reverse; Brakes may lose function on downhill coasts with One Pedal Drive; Rearview camera may not display in reverse; Rearview camera image may fail to display; Battery Module Reset Can Cut Drive Power, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2?
Based on 148 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Back Over Prevention (123), Unknown Or Other (13), Visibility/Wiper (13).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 has been fixed?
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