Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 Polestar 2 | 24 | 5 |
| 2023 Polestar 2 | 116 | 4 |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 305 | 4 |
| 2021 Polestar 2 | 148 | 5 |
| 2020 Polestar 2 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Back over prevention425
- Electrical system69
- Unknown or other67
- Visibility/wiper42
- Forward collision avoidance20
- Lane departure18
- Fuel/propulsion system18
- Vehicle speed control10
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 4 model-year variants; 4 of 4 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 Polestar Polestar 2 5 HB AWD | ★★★★★ | 8.3 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 5 HB AWD | ★★★★★ | 8.3 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Polestar Polestar 2 5 HB AWD | ★★★★★ | 8.3 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 5 HB AWD | ★★★★★ | 8.3 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
In New Zealand
2,041 Polestar 2 cars are on the New Zealand register; 0% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 2025 | 425 | 423 | 0 |
| 2024 | 200 | 199 | 1 |
| 2023 | 540 | 532 | 3 |
| 2022 | 801 | 793 | 2 |
| 2021 | 47 | 46 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
14,873 Polestar 2 cars are on Dutch roads; 10% arrived later as imports, and 5 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 626 | €51,350 |
| 2025 | 1,684 | €51,550 |
| 2024 | 1,698 | €51,150 |
| 2023 | 2,366 | €55,150 |
| 2022 | 2,542 | €53,900 |
| 2021 | 2,830 | €54,400 |
| 2020 | 3,127 | €61,000 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
9,929 Polestar 2 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 0% petrol, 0% diesel, 100% electric. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 181 | — |
| 2025 | 631 | 7,000 km |
| 2024 | 1,069 | 25,000 km |
| 2023 | 2,160 | 37,000 km |
| 2022 | 2,749 | 66,000 km |
| 2021 | 1,967 | 82,000 km |
| 2020 | 1,172 | 103,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 222 Polestar 2 cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 2 of those collisions were fatal and 50 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73 | 1 | 16 |
| 2024 | 75 | 0 | 18 |
| 2023 | 54 | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | 20 | 1 | 8 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
34,687 Polestar 2 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4,885 | 63 |
| 2024 | 6,188 | 19 |
| 2023 | 12,061 | 114 |
| 2022 | 6,885 | 73 |
| 2021 | 3,856 | 31 |
| 2020 | 812 | 5 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
961 Polestar 2 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 89% passed first time, against 88% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 176 | 91% |
| 2020 | 785 | 89% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
46,106 new Polestar Polestar 2 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2020 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (6,978), Norway (4,692), Sweden (4,109).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22,294 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 14,142 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 9,670 | 0 (WLTP) |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Polestar 2 in 7 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The vehicle's braking functionality can be disabled while using 'B' mode (in plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in pure electric cars), after coasting downhill. This can lead to a collision and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product doe…
One of the bolts holding the front left seat can be improperly fitted. This can increase the risk of injuries, in the event of a crash. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers…
A front suspension bearing can detach which can affect the manoeuvrability of the vehicle, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of syst…
The vehicle may, under certain circumstances, experience loss of propulsion while driving.This will increase the risk of an accident.
Under certain circumstances, the vehicle will not start or will lose power/drive without prior notice, increasing the risk of an accident.
The control unit's Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) software can be defective.This can cause loss of power while driving, increasing the risk of an accident.
The headlights may have been set too high.This can blind the drivers of oncoming vehicles, increasing the risk of an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
7 campaigns cover the Polestar 2.
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 lose brake function.
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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2024 Polestar 2 electric vehicles. The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2023 Polestar 2 vehicles. The front left lower ball joint may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the steering knuckle.
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 disconnect.
NHTSA recalls