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2021 Polestar Polestar 2 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2, spanning 5 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 15, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2021 Polestar Polestar 2 recall campaigns

The 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V615000 dated September 15, 2025.
CAMPAIGN

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.

CAMPAIGN

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.

CAMPAIGN

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.

CAMPAIGN

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.

CAMPAIGN

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

What defects are listed for the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2?

The most frequent component groups in 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 campaign records are Back Over Prevention (3), Electrical System (1), Equipment (1), Service Brakes (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Back Over Prevention3
Electrical System1
Equipment1
Service Brakes1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 4 model-year reports for the Polestar Polestar 2, spanning 2021–2024; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Polestar Polestar 2 model history →