01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2021 Polestar Polestar 2 recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V615000
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Report received
- September 15, 2025
- Potential units
- 27,816campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1069. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 20, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recalls 24V477 and 25V280. Vehicles previously repaired under those recalls will need to have the new remedy performed.
Owner notification: June 12, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
NHTSA 25V409000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- July 2, 2025
- Potential units
- 2campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: July 18, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
NHTSA 25V280000
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Report received
- April 25, 2025
- Potential units
- 27,816campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.".
Why it matters: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1056. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 24V-477 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Owner notification: June 20, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
NHTSA 24V477000
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION, EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- June 26, 2024
- Potential units
- 25,825campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.".
Why it matters: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: August 9, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
NHTSA 21V110000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- February 24, 2021
- Potential units
- 3,457campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Polestar will notify owners, and the software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10079.
Owner notification: April 23, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH