The Polestar 2 is an electric performance sedan launched in 2020 as a Tesla Model 3 competitor with Swedish design and Volvo engineering. With 1,322 complaints on record, the Polestar 2 has experienced issues primarily involving the back-over prevention system, electrical components, and visibility systems. As an early entrant in the premium EV market, the Polestar 2 has faced typical new technology teething problems. The driving experience is well-regarded, and software updates have addressed many early issues.

1,322
Total Complaints
20
Total Recalls
5
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
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Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

Common Problem Categories

Back Over Prevention 812
Unknown Or Other 124
Electrical System 110
Visibility/wiper 74
Forward Collision Avoidance 40

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2025 4 2 0 0 Good
2024 50 5 6 0 Good
2023 260 4 6 0 Average
2022 666 4 4 0 Avoid
2021 342 5 0 0 Average

Polestar Polestar 2 Years to Avoid

2022, 2021, 2023

Best Polestar Polestar 2 Years

2025, 2024, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions