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Buying a used 2021 Polestar Polestar 2? Check these 5 recalls first
Two serious recalls headline this year: a critical one for loss of braking while coasting downhill, and a high-severity one for sudden loss of drive power. Three further recalls all involve the rearview camera failing to display. That matches the complaint pattern — 114 of 147 unverified NHTSA reports fall under back-over prevention, with 2 crashes and no fires or injuries. Visibility/wiper and electrical entries make up most of the remainder, so cameras and software are the recurring theme.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Run the VIN for open recalls, starting with the braking and power-loss remedies
- Shift into reverse several times across separate starts to see if the camera image always appears
- Ask which software updates the car has received and when they were installed
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Polestar dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Polestar 2 can lose braking while coasting downhill | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Polestar 2 can suddenly lose power while driving | Electrical System | high |
| Polestar 2 backup camera image may not appear | Equipment | medium |
| Polestar 2 backup camera may show no image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Polestar 2 rearview camera may not show in reverse | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
147 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 114 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 14 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 13 | None found |
| Electrical System | 9 | Yes |
| Suspension | 4 | None found |
| Fuel System | 3 | None found |