2021 POLESTAR POLESTAR 2 Problems & Recalls
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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.
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 lo...
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 ...
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,...
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 dis...
The backup camera fails to activate, freezes up, or turns off while backing up. The rear window of this vehicle and the height of the trunk block visual sight lines making the camera essential. I am a software engineer, it is clear to me that the combination information screen has an underpowered p...
Intermittently, when shifting into reverse, the rear camera does not work, with error stating that the camera is unavailable. Dealer states there is no fix.
When the car is put into reverse the rear camera activates and then goes dead. There is no image from the camera and an error appears on the screen saying camera is temporarily unavailable. There have been multiple recalls on this issue and the updates have not resolved the issue. My car is on so...
Under regen braking the car has very loud ticking in the rear and feels as if the axles are sheering themselves. Looking into the issues with other owners the culprit is the ERAD motor turns to recoup the energy. It looks like this component is used in a wide variety of Volvo based vehicles like thi...
Under regen braking the car has very loud ticking in the rear and feels as if the axles are sheering themselves. Looking into the issues with other owners the culprit is the ERAD motor turns to recoup the energy. It looks like this component is used in a wide variety of Volvo based vehicles like thi...
Under regen braking the car has very loud ticking in the rear and feels as if the axles are sheering themselves. Looking into the issues with other owners the culprit is the ERAD motor turns to recoup the energy. It looks like this component is used in a wide variety of Volvo based vehicles like thi...
Back up camera not available. Again.
The back up camera constantly fails to turn on. It appears to be a known defect of the car. Service centers seem to have no fix for the issue.
The backup camera on my 2021 Polestar 2 has never functioned reliably. It frequently fails to activate when the vehicle is placed in reverse and instead displays an error message. This is a manufacturer defect. Although the vehicle was recalled for this defect and I had the recall repair performed, ...
ever since I bought the vehicle, I would often get an alert when putting into reverse that the rear reverse camera "Camera is Temporarily Unavailable". I did have the recall linked to this issue executed on the car. While the issue occurs less, it still does occur.
Rear camera constantly “unavailable”
When making a sharp left turn at full steering lock the car makes clicking noises. Service center states it is CV joint related and several cars with this performance suspension have this problem. It may be a safety hazard should the CV joint fail and it is a known issue.
When making a sharp left turn at full steering lock the car makes clicking noises. Service center states it is CV joint related and several cars with this performance suspension have this problem. It may be a safety hazard should the CV joint fail and it is a known issue.
The On-Board Charger failed under normal conditions, leaving the car unable to be charged by any AC charger, this is a common issue that I have seen reported on several forums, and should be addressed.
1 - The rear axles have failed. 2- A rear axle failure while driving presents extreme safety hazards, including sudden loss of vehicle control and stability, potential wheel separation, and abrupt loss of drive power, greatly increasing the risk of a severe accident 3 - Polestar has created a repo...
Backup camera constantly unavailable
The backup camera does not function about 50% of the time. Polestar did issue a OTA software update that I have installed several months ago (software version 3.6.4) but the issue has not really improved. I was hoping that another update might be issued but so far, nothing. I should note that it is ...
Backup camera often doesn’t work when reversing even after previous recall
The backup camera has progressively been made worse by software updates. It is often nonfunctional, shows a black screen, or excessively flickers, making it hard or impossible to see.
The backup camera has progressively been made worse by software updates. It is often nonfunctional, shows a black screen, or excessively flickers, making it hard or impossible to see.
Most recent firmware fix from Polestar (3.6.4) to resolve backup camera not displaying issue is still non-sufficient. Backup camera still fails regularly after we received the ‘fix’ on June 13, 2025 at a Volve/Polestar dealership. Vehicle is now ‘timed out’ out of the factory warranty, and...
When vehicle is behind driven, and adaptive cruise and steering assist are active the vehicle regularly falsely interprets road lines. When this happens the vehicle veers quickly. This has happened multiple times veering the vehicle into oncoming traffic, off the road, or onto the shoulder. It can b...
When vehicle is behind driven, and adaptive cruise and steering assist are active the vehicle regularly falsely interprets road lines. When this happens the vehicle veers quickly. This has happened multiple times veering the vehicle into oncoming traffic, off the road, or onto the shoulder. It can b...
When vehicle is behind driven, and adaptive cruise and steering assist are active the vehicle regularly falsely interprets road lines. When this happens the vehicle veers quickly. This has happened multiple times veering the vehicle into oncoming traffic, off the road, or onto the shoulder. It can b...
After applying the latest update to fix the recall, the camera and infotainment system performs worsee than before. The rear camera stops displaying almost 95% of the time, the only time it does work is if you get back in the car before the system goes to sleep .
After applying the latest update to fix the recall, the camera and infotainment system performs worsee than before. The rear camera stops displaying almost 95% of the time, the only time it does work is if you get back in the car before the system goes to sleep .
Car was stopped, battery died
Car was stopped, battery died
Back up camera intermittently stops working and “camera is temporarily unavailable” displayed on infotainment screen. I have to back up my car 2-3 times a week with no backup camera. Cars software is up to date on 3.6.4
Even after having the vehicle updated to the latest OTA update (3.6.4) I still get an error message warning me that the backup camera is unavailable at least 50% of the time. Sometimes I am able to get the image to appear after putting the car back into park, and waiting 1-2 minutes before shiftin...
The rear-view camera fails to activate or remain active when the car is in reverse. Despite applying all available software updates, including for recalls meant to address this problem, it persists. The screen may go blank or indicate "camera unavailable."
On September 7, 2025, I had a total failure of the forward looking radar system in the vehicle. The symptoms were an error "Collision Avoidance system unavailable" and symbol on the driver display after starting the vehicle, and attempting to activate cruise control (which is typically adaptive crui...
On September 7, 2025, I had a total failure of the forward looking radar system in the vehicle. The symptoms were an error "Collision Avoidance system unavailable" and symbol on the driver display after starting the vehicle, and attempting to activate cruise control (which is typically adaptive crui...
On September 7, 2025, I had a total failure of the forward looking radar system in the vehicle. The symptoms were an error "Collision Avoidance system unavailable" and symbol on the driver display after starting the vehicle, and attempting to activate cruise control (which is typically adaptive crui...
The backup camera is unavailable when reversing.
This is a follow up to repairs made under previous recall number 25V-280; 'camera is temporarily unavailable' error when the car is operated in reverse. Despite being on the most recent version of the infotainment software (v 3.6.4) this problem persists in my vehicle. On many occasions since the mo...
Put the vehicle into reverse and the backup camera was listed as unavailable
Still encountering occasional "Camera temporarily unavailable", camera video feed stutter, and lag even after upgrading to software 3.6.4.
The reverse camera continues to fail regularly, especially within the first few minutes of using the vehicle. I shift to reverse, and rather than seeing the video from the reverse camera, I see the message "Camera is temporarily unavailable" or something to that effect. My car is updated to the mos...
Rear camera malfunction while attempting to reverse out of a parking spot on a busy street. The rear camera would not activate and the car displayed the following message: "camera is temporarily unavailable". This issue persisted until I restart the infotainment unit.
For my MY'21 Polestar 2, post software update 3.6.4 (Recall 25V-280) I experienced another back up camera failure.
This complaint relates to NHTSA Action Number: RQ25004 The rear view camera image consistently does not appear and reads as unavailable on the driver's view screen even after a recent recall repair.
I wanted to bring to your attention an ongoing issue with the backup camera functionality. Despite updating the car software to version 3.6.4 as per the last recall, the backup camera still frequently shows "camera unavailable" when placing the vehicle into reverse. It seems that the problem remains...
Despite installing the latest software release intended to resolve the problem, my review camera continues to go out intermittently. This is dangerous as I lose visibility in the midst of backing up.
In reverse, the backup camera will not appear..often get a “camera is unavailable” during the only time I need it available. Latest software upgrade to 3.6.4 still has not corrected the issue.
Failure of the rearview camera system AFTER the recall software update to 3.7.
Failure of the rearview camera system AFTER the recall software update to 3.7.
I entered the vehicle and placed it into Reverse and the infotainment screen displayed "Camera is temporarily unavailable". The vehicle software is version 3.6.4, the latest version stated to resolve the rear camera issues.
I entered the vehicle and placed it into Reverse and the infotainment screen displayed "Camera is temporarily unavailable". The vehicle software is version 3.6.4, the latest version stated to resolve the rear camera issues.
I entered the vehicle and placed it into Reverse and the infotainment screen displayed "Camera is temporarily unavailable". The vehicle software is version 3.6.4, the latest version stated to resolve the rear camera issues.
Rear camera does not appear when car put into reverse.
Following the most recent software update, the rear camera continues to fail to activate nearly 50% of the time. Additionally, the safety systems fail regularly when the infotainment system requires a hard reset, thus all safety alerts, front, rear, side do not activate as expected. The reset requir...
My car has just completed an "over the air" update to address a previous recall regarding the rear camera not working. The problem continues to persist. On more than one occasion the screen will display "camera not available". This recall has not fixed the issue and request that it be looked into...
NHTSA Recall notice 25V280. Polestar is trying to charge $800 to tow the vehicle to get this recall because their OTA update never came to the car. I contacted support and they never mentioned this until I tried to set up the tow to get it taken to the service center. Now customer support is not res...
Following the latest Over The Air software update to version 3.6.4, "Backup Camera Unavailable" error has become much worse, and almost constant. It will flash on and off, sometimes reverting to the 360 degree view, and sometimes not. It often starts to work and then cuts out again after I start r...
Reverse camera does not come on sometimes. When it does come on it can take anywhere from 5- 30 seconds to finally come on. When lane keep assist is activated the car will randomly yank the steering wheel to the right and pull me out of my lane, even with my hands on the wheel. It’s incredibly d...
Reverse camera does not come on sometimes. When it does come on it can take anywhere from 5- 30 seconds to finally come on. When lane keep assist is activated the car will randomly yank the steering wheel to the right and pull me out of my lane, even with my hands on the wheel. It’s incredibly d...
The latest recall update to fix the backup camera prove to not work. I still have the same issues as before. You put it in reverse and the camera glitches out… I would say 90 percent of the time.
My vehicle was recently subject to a recall to fix a long-standing issue, where the rear camera fails to display on the centre console screen when the vehicle is placed in reverse. Once the vehicle is placed in reverse, the screen flashes and then displays the message "Camera is temporarily unavail...
Back up camera frequently doesn't work correctly. I have to wait up to 30 seconds before it works. Or I have to put it in park and back to reverse to get the camera to work.
When I get into my car and reverse, 3 times out of 10, the back up camera says unavailable. Very dangerous as the back window doesn't offer the greatest visibility
I have applied Software update 3.6.4, relevant to Recall 25V-280 and I am still seeing "Camera Not Available" warnings during backup. Recall fix did not correct the original issue.
My vehicle was just serviced at the beginning of July, 2025. The software update was applied at the Polestar dealership in [XXX] . The software was updated to version 3.6.4. Immediately as soon as I was leaving the lot, putting the vehicle in reverse I got a message on the infotainment display "Came...
Their has been multiple recalls from the Manufacturer about the Rear View Camera being disabled during reverse and this is consistent even after all the software updates, i am currently on SW 3.6.4 and the issue persists. The issue seems to be a Hardware issue with limited RAM and Processing capab...
The vehicle’s rear view camera continues to be unstable, even after the recent NHTSA-mandated software recall was installed. This recall DID NOT fix the issue. Ultimately, the vehicle’s computer hardware is underpowered and cannot run the latest software versions sufficiently, and that is the ro...
The vehicle’s rear view camera continues to be unstable, even after the recent NHTSA-mandated software recall was installed. This recall DID NOT fix the issue. Ultimately, the vehicle’s computer hardware is underpowered and cannot run the latest software versions sufficiently, and that is the ro...
Hi! I recently installed the software update associated with NHTSA campaign 25V409000 and have noticed that the rear backup camera still frequently fails to work. Please add this to the recall query associated with this campaign. Thanks, - [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF IN...
Hi! I recently installed the software update associated with NHTSA campaign 25V409000 and have noticed that the rear backup camera still frequently fails to work. Please add this to the recall query associated with this campaign. Thanks, - [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF IN...
Hi! I recently installed the software update associated with NHTSA campaign 25V409000 and have noticed that the rear backup camera still frequently fails to work. Please add this to the recall query associated with this campaign. Thanks, - [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF IN...
my rear backup camera does not work almost 60% of the time even though Polestar released a update quoting to fix this issue it has not been resolved whatsoever
Reir view backup camera periodically is blank and says "camera not available" even after now software update.
Frequently the rear camera system will not engage, displaying a "Rear camera temporarily unavailable". Polestar claims this was already addressed in a software update, but I am still experiencing the problem after the receiving the update. Due to the poor rear window visibility this presents a ver...
When I put the vehicle in reverse, the backup camera does not display. I instead get a warning message that says "Camera temporarily unavailable"
Rear backup camera being unavailable or flickering was not fixed by latest software update, recall patch. It still flickers occasionally and if it flickers too much then it will say it is unavailable.
I received the recall notice about the reverse camera malfunctioning, something my car was definitely having an issue with. A little while later I did receive the OTA update to software version 3.6.4, however, my car still receives the "camera is temporarily unavailable" when putting it in to revers...
I have updated to the latest firmware intended to fix the rear camera not available error and the issue is still occurring
Recently had recall fix 25V-280 completed. the software was updated and now shows version p3.6.4 however this did not resolve the issue with the backup camera. Since having the fix applied last week I have had the back camera display fail multiple times. I continue to randomly receive the message "c...
When putting the car in reverse, the backup camera will often flash on the screen before turning off and the message "backup camera is unavailable" will appear on the screen. This usually happens when the car has just ben turned on. I do have the latest software update installed that was supposed to...
When using the key fob to unlock the car, I have to push the unlock button 30-40 times before the car unlocks. When locking the car after using it, it usually locks the first time pushing the button on the key fob, but definitely locks after 3-4 presses. This is an issue because I am often parked on...
Reverse camera does not activate consistently. After installing 3.6.4, this issue is not resolved and the "camera temporarily unavailable" message is still being displayed.
Recently had recall fix 25V-280 completed. the software was updated and now shows version p3.6.4 however this did not resolve the issue with the backup camera. Since having the fix applied last week I have had the back camera display fail multiple times. I continue to randomly receive the message "...
The backup camera still does not work consistently even after software updates. Half or more times I reverse at home, the backup camera is unavailable or defaults to the 360 camera.
Rear back up camera works periodically. Polestar sent a software fix but did not fix the problem.
“Camera temporarily available” is still a very frequent message when backing up despite update to software version P3.6.4, which is claimed to have fixed the issue, the basis of recall number RP1057 (NHTSA recall 25V280000).
Upon entering the vehicle and starting a drive, inexplicably, no audio sounds were playing inside the vehicle. This includes the infotainment system but also the turn/hazard signal clicking, and likely any additional audible alerts that are necessary to drive safely in all conditions. Volume control...
Upon entering the vehicle and starting a drive, inexplicably, no audio sounds were playing inside the vehicle. This includes the infotainment system but also the turn/hazard signal clicking, and likely any additional audible alerts that are necessary to drive safely in all conditions. Volume control...
Upon entering the vehicle and starting a drive, inexplicably, no audio sounds were playing inside the vehicle. This includes the infotainment system but also the turn/hazard signal clicking, and likely any additional audible alerts that are necessary to drive safely in all conditions. Volume control...
Updated software, now I get camera not available issues constantly when reversing
Even after a recent recall update. I get an error that my rear camera is unavailable very often.
Despite the update put out by Polestar, the camera still shows as unavailable when reversing about 50% of the time. Additionally, when it does work, it frequently freezes or doesn't show a live feed.
Reverse camera becomes unavailable even after the recall fix with software version 3.6.4
Rear camera is not working after 3.6.4 update specifically designed to address the camera issues. Polestar needs to take responsibility for the rear camera and sensors failing intermittently, this is a serious issue.
Polestars have had 2 recalls for rear view cameras not engaging upon being placed in reverse. My car has been through 2 of these recalls with the most recent being 1-2 weeks ago. The issue still remains and persists, in fact it only got worse after the last recall. I cannot trust my camera as it con...
The rear view cameras on this car rarely function properly due to the infotainment system being underpowered. They issued a recall for this with a software update, the software update didnt work (obviously, lol. You can't solve a hardware problem with software). Anyway my car is still dangerous in r...
Rear view camera does not always activate when car is placed in reverse. Intermittently will show "camera temporarily not available" on the dashboard screen. This is a pre-existing recall problem (NHTSA RECALL 25V-280 dated June 20, 2025) that was supposed to be fixed in an over the air software upd...
Manufacturer successfully upgraded software on vehicle to version 3.6.4 to address recall number 25V-280, but the root cause of the recall remains unresolved. Vehicle continues to intermittently error on the main infotainment display with message "Camera is temporarily unavailable" when vehicle is s...
1. Poorly designed suspension system. Rough ride, clunking suspension, wooden plank ride, excessive interior noise due to unknown or undiagnosed issues. 2. Rear camera failure during backing up. This has been submitted as a recall to NHTSA as an update 3.6.4 by Polestar but it has not resolved...
Back up camera system is failing , this is after updating to software 3.6.4.
I recently received an OTA update for my 2021 Polestar 2. The update was supposed to fix a known rear view camera issue which presents as an error message on the infotainment screen, instead of the rear camera view. I am still experiencing the error message when putting the car into reverse.
After being updated to the latest 3.6.4 software, I still get frequent "camera unavailable" error messages. This continues to present a major safety issue.
Backup camera not available message when reversing. I have the latest version of software this has not been fixed after undergoing recall 25V-280 still same issue. Car does not show backup view while reversing.
Despite multiple software updates to address rear view camera display issues, I still run into the same “rear camera unavailable” message when the car takes too long to bring up the rear camera feed when shifting the vehicle into reverse. The whole software bogs down and gets laggy, and the came...
Even after the most recent software updates, the rear camera does not engage when putting the vehicle into reverse which creates a safety hazard when backing up.
The backup camera remains unstable, unreliable, and out of spec per FVMSS111. Issues are frequent, varied, and include: Severely delayed activation upon switching to R, "Camera unavailable", unexpectedly switching from reverse to 360 view, frozen frame, complete IHU reboot (entirely black screen.) M...
Rear camera shows "Camera is temporarily unavailable" constantly when backing up. This happens often when starting the car.
Back up camera malfunction
Received OTA that was supposed to fix the most recent recall (25V-280). 3.6.4 OTA installed and still get "Camera is Temporarily Unavailable" message in the center display when reversing.
I recently received a recall notice (NTSA Recall No. 25V-280, Polestar Recall RP1056) where the vehicle fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111 on "Rear Visibility." After updating the vehicle software that was supposed to fix the safety recall, I'm still having the issue ...
Multiple instances of the back-up camera not turning on in reverse, even after the 3.6.4 update.
The contact owns a 2021 Polestar Polestar 2. The contact stated while reversing, the back over prevention camera system failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the camera displayed a gray screen and the message “Camera Unavailable”. The contact stated that the failure occurred in...
Mileage: 15,000
I recently updated my vehicles infotainment system that was supposed to address the rear view camera issue where it is often "not available" when the vehicle is in reverse. After the update, I have noticed an increase of the issue, where the camera is not available more often than before the update....
The back up camera continues to suffer from frequent bugs- where when engaging reverse the back up camera system displays a message : "back up camera unvailable," This has been an known and ongoing issue with Polestar 2, and even with the most recent software update that was supposed to address the...
Rear view camera unavailable when car is put into reverse. Blank screen or lagging screens when backing up can put myself and others at risk of harm or great bodily injury. Car has been serviced for this recall previously and has not been resolved. Manufacturer will need to upgrade the system hardwa...
Rear view camera unavailable when car is put into reverse. Blank screen or lagging screens when backing up can put myself and others at risk of harm or great bodily injury. Car has been serviced for this recall previously and has not been resolved. Manufacturer will need to upgrade the system hardwa...
The backup camera on this vehicle is very unreliable. Often upon selecting reverse, it will take too long to display the camera view, then it will stutter and flicker for a few moments before finally giving up with the message "Camera is temporarily unavailable". This model was recalled by the Poles...
The new polestar update which is supposed to fix the rear view camera issue has not fixed the issue
I’m experiencing an issue with my vehicle’s backup camera. It frequently displays a “temporarily unavailable” message and often lags or freezes during use.
Backup camera becomes unresponsive even after update 3.6.4. This update was supposed to resolve this longstanding safety hazard.
[XXX] After the car automatically switches to my user profile when I open the door, I sit in the driver’s seat and shift into reverse. At that point, the reverse camera fails to load, and an error message is displayed. Additionally, the on-screen sensor visualization (which normally shows proxi...
Polestar released an update to fix the rear camera unavailable issue. Update didn’t fix it on my car.
"Camera is not available" messaging when in the process of backing up. My vehicle is updated to the most recent software update (3.5.24) which is the proposed fixed after the latest recall. This is the second software fix for the same recall concern. It's time pressure is applied to release a hardwa...
Our front driver seat belt will not lock occasionally and has been increasing in issue not locking. In addition to the obvious safety concern, the vehicle will not operate cruise control, adaptive cruise, lane departure, etc when not locked in. Thus this compounds the safety concern
Our front driver seat belt will not lock occasionally and has been increasing in issue not locking. In addition to the obvious safety concern, the vehicle will not operate cruise control, adaptive cruise, lane departure, etc when not locked in. Thus this compounds the safety concern
Backup camera fails to open much of the time or fails to stay active when in reverse. Sensors are also disabled when the camera fails.
Since the latest OVER THE AIR software update (3.3.18) the backup camera fails to work properly when shifted into reverse well over 50% of the time. When the camera fails, I only see a warming message that indicates "camera is temporarily unavailable" The car already has poor rearward visibility, ...
Around 50% of the time, the rearview camera video is not available when shifting into reverse.
Back up camera will be completely black and unavailable for no apparent reason.
The rear view camera in the car will say that it is unavailable about 30% of the time. The center screen just displays "Camera unavailable" despite it being a legal requirement for it to work. This is a constantly recurring issue, not a one off instance, the car also stops all cross traffic alerts d...
The contact owns a 2021 Polestar Polestar 2. The contact stated while reversing, the contact became aware that the rearview camera failed to display an image, with the message "Camera Temporarily Unavailable". No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined th...
When I turn the car on by pressing the break and put the shifter into reverse, the backup camera says "unavailable". I can upload a file. The backup camera doesn't work if you don't wait a while in the car before putting it in reverse. On the second situation, the blind spot light goes on when th...
When I turn the car on by pressing the break and put the shifter into reverse, the backup camera says "unavailable". I can upload a file. The backup camera doesn't work if you don't wait a while in the car before putting it in reverse. On the second situation, the blind spot light goes on when th...
The ADAS when reversing does not work properly. While reversing, not only is the ADAS operational but the rear camera is displayed on the infotainment screen, however, over the past year occurring more frequently the screen indicates it's unavailability and we are forced to reverse without the came...
Backup camera frequently freezes or crashes. Regularly the image will freeze and or flicker. It is also common the camera becomes unavailable displaying an error: camera is temporary unavailable.
There is a TBS out for a strut mount bearing replacement that causes clunking/rattling of the front suspension while driving on slight rougher roads or while turning left or right. However, this TSB does not solve the issue. Polestar claims they have an updated component/strut mount bearing that s...
The backup camera intermittently fails to load when the vehicle is placed in reverse. While in reverse, the backup camera will occasionally cut out.
Polestar has issued several software updates over the past year that have resulted in serious safety issues: A previous software recall for issues with the vehicle's backup camera has not fixed the issue. About 50% of the time, the vehicles backup camera flashes, freezes, and then fails while rever...
Polestar has issued several software updates over the past year that have resulted in serious safety issues: A previous software recall for issues with the vehicle's backup camera has not fixed the issue. About 50% of the time, the vehicles backup camera flashes, freezes, and then fails while rever...
Polestar has issued several software updates over the past year that have resulted in serious safety issues: A previous software recall for issues with the vehicle's backup camera has not fixed the issue. About 50% of the time, the vehicles backup camera flashes, freezes, and then fails while rever...
Rear backup camera consistently goes out when in reverse. Message on display that camera is not available. Car has poor rear visibility when backing up, the camera going out creates a safety hazard and may result in an accident.
There was a recall due to the rearview camera not coming on when the car is put in reverse. My car was at the shop 3 times for this issue to be fixed and they are unable to fix it. Now the site says there are no recalls on my car. How do I get this fixed? They should be fined for letting this go for...
Cameras do not work on the vehicle. A message displays that they are unavailable. A recall was issued, an update was sent to the car, and now the issue is worse. Car was sent to dealership for full reset and repair and issue is still occuring. I am seeking guidance as the recall is lifted yet the is...
Cameras do not work on the vehicle. A message displays that they are unavailable. A recall was issued, an update was sent to the car, and now the issue is worse. Car was sent to dealership for full reset and repair and issue is still occuring. I am seeking guidance as the recall is lifted yet the is...
Cameras do not work on the vehicle. A message displays that they are unavailable. A recall was issued, an update was sent to the car, and now the issue is worse. Car was sent to dealership for full reset and repair and issue is still occuring. I am seeking guidance as the recall is lifted yet the is...
The reverse camera frequently cuts out and a screen appears that says camera unavailable. Rear visibility through the rear window is bad, without backup camera, its nearly impossible to see when reversing- especially little children. This is a known issue with the vehicle.
I recently started noticing a clicking/tapping noise coming from the rear. It is only when I’m braking under about 20mph. I’ve done some research and it seems other people have had similar issues. It may be caused by the axles in the car but not totally sure.
This car will periodically lose all interior audio function. This includes safety alerts like parking, forward collision, rear collision, cross traffic, and any other alert you can think of including the sound the turn signal makes. Bluetooth audio and radio also unavailable. This is a commonly docu...
This car will periodically lose all interior audio function. This includes safety alerts like parking, forward collision, rear collision, cross traffic, and any other alert you can think of including the sound the turn signal makes. Bluetooth audio and radio also unavailable. This is a commonly docu...
This car will periodically lose all interior audio function. This includes safety alerts like parking, forward collision, rear collision, cross traffic, and any other alert you can think of including the sound the turn signal makes. Bluetooth audio and radio also unavailable. This is a commonly docu...
After getting the latest software update supposed to fix the rear camera issues, the problem is still there, it was not fixed how they released on their notes of the recall
Infotainment display of backup camera and/or 360° display flickers on and off at times in reverse. I got this car [XXX], and the system software has been updated twice OTA no change. There are many reports of this in online forums including the Official Polestar Community where they dismissed the...
Rear backup camera does not function properly. Was trying to back out multiple times and it would either cut off or flicker.
Since the latest software update, the rear camera feed flickers unpredictably, blocking the rear view. As I understand it these systems are mandated for all cars on US roads and to be more functionally operational than this. I have two of the same model car and this problem started with both with th...
Since the latest software update, the rear camera feed flickers unpredictably, blocking the rear view. As I understand it these systems are mandated for all cars on US roads and to be more functionally operational than this. I have two of the same model car and this problem started with both with th...
The backup camera display is constantly turning on and off while reversing the car. This puts the occupants in the vehicle at risk due to the car's poor rear visibility. The display worked flawlessly when the car was first delivered, but one of the monthly software updates seems to have broken this ...
Camera constantly lags and glitches in and out when reversing, emergency brakes will activate without warning or any reason to do so.
Camera constantly lags and glitches in and out when reversing, emergency brakes will activate without warning or any reason to do so.
Camera constantly lags and glitches in and out when reversing, emergency brakes will activate without warning or any reason to do so.
When first getting started for the day and backing up the backup camera cuts in and out while backing up in an unsafe manner. This is repeatable almost every time I back out of the garage.
When first getting started for the day and backing up the backup camera cuts in and out while backing up in an unsafe manner. This is repeatable almost every time I back out of the garage.
When engaging reverse, the rear view camera feed either cuts out intermittently or never turns on. Without it there is also no way to have a visual indication of incoming rear cross traffic while reversing. This issue happens daily and makes it very dangerous to reverse due to the limited visibility...
When engaging reverse, the rear view camera feed either cuts out intermittently or never turns on. Without it there is also no way to have a visual indication of incoming rear cross traffic while reversing. This issue happens daily and makes it very dangerous to reverse due to the limited visibility...
The rear/backup camera is unstable when in reverse, backing up. The camera cuts in and out repeatedly as the car moves and sometimes switches back and forth to the 360 view over and over. It can stay black for almost 2 seconds at a time!
The rear/backup camera is unstable when in reverse, backing up. The camera cuts in and out repeatedly as the car moves and sometimes switches back and forth to the 360 view over and over. It can stay black for almost 2 seconds at a time!
The rear/backup camera is unstable when in reverse, backing up. The camera cuts in and out repeatedly as the car moves and sometimes switches back and forth to the 360 view over and over. It can stay black for almost 2 seconds at a time!
The backup camera system frequently malfunctions when in use. The image may flicker black, freeze, or delay longer than 2 seconds after switching to reverse. On some occasions the camera shows as completely unavailable. It happens nearly every day, nearly every drive. As a federally mandated safety ...
The backup camera system frequently malfunctions when in use. The image may flicker black, freeze, or delay longer than 2 seconds after switching to reverse. On some occasions the camera shows as completely unavailable. It happens nearly every day, nearly every drive. As a federally mandated safety ...
The backup camera system frequently malfunctions when in use. The image may flicker black, freeze, or delay longer than 2 seconds after switching to reverse. On some occasions the camera shows as completely unavailable. It happens nearly every day, nearly every drive. As a federally mandated safety ...
While turning at moderate speed into a parking lot across traffic, a rear passenger side suspension component (potentially lower control arm) failed, causing excessive toe and camber on both sides of the rear axle as the components shifted around. At this point, the car stopped driving straight, and...
While driving and using my horn the vehicles horn and airbag module fell off. Rendering the horn inoperable and the airbag dangerously loose. Trying to get Polestar to replace the whole module.
While driving and using my horn the vehicles horn and airbag module fell off. Rendering the horn inoperable and the airbag dangerously loose. Trying to get Polestar to replace the whole module.
Vehicle failed to alert visually and with a sound if you don’t wear your seat belt and start driving. When you start the vehicle, it will tell you to buckle your seat belt. If you fail to do this and start driving, the alert will disappear and there is no warning light or chime telling you to fast...