2022 Polestar Polestar 2 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 370
- 370 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- 194 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 2 reported crashes
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,414
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Polestar median
+203
median 167 across 4 Polestar records
Vs 2020-2024
+158
median 212 complaints in 401 records
Top component share
55%
Back Over Prevention: 203 complaints
What owners report fails — 2022 Polestar Polestar 2
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA 194
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 42
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 40
- VISIBILITY/WIPER 21
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING 9
4 recalls on record for the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2
- NHTSA 25V615000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the ri
- NHTSA 25V280000 · 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the ri
- NHTSA 24V477000 · 2024 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWA A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 21V110000 · 2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRAC A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2022 Polestar Polestar 2
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 reliable?
NHTSA has 370 consumer complaints on record for the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is back over prevention: sensing system: camera (194 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2?
Owners most often report problems with: back over prevention: sensing system: camera (194), electrical system (42), unknown or other (40), visibility/wiper (21). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2022 Polestar Polestar 2?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.