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Polestar Polestar 2 Problems

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.

2022
✓

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2024 2025

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