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ProblemsByVinFile / 2024-POLESTAR-POLESTAR-2NHTSA data synced 5 days ago
2024 · Polestar
Polestar Polestar 2 problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 19 owner complaints and 3 active recall campaigns. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
Reliability score
8.0 / 10
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
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Should you avoid this 2024 Polestar 2?
Acceptable — with caveats
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average
3 recall campaigns on file
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2024 Polestar 2· visibility
On a high humidity evening all of the windows fogged up but the climate system was completely unavailable to use. All of the buttons were “greyed out” and I could not operate the front or rear defroster. As a result, I had zero visibility a few moments after I started driving. I…
Intermittent issue where the rear view backup camera does not appear on screen. I receive a message of "camera temporarily unavailable." Even when shifting to another gear then back to Reverse, the camera will still not work and the same message will appear. I have the latest…
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A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Under investigation
1 open at NHTSA
RQBack Over Prevention › Sensing System · opened July 2025
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. RQ25004 on NHTSA →
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2?
The 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average; 3 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is visibility, with 4 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $350 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The visibility is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $350 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Polestar Polestar 2 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2024 Polestar Polestar 2?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 19 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $350, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 5 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/Polestar/Polestar 2.
Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics.
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