Sedan · EV
Polestar 2 2021–2026 (1st gen)
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- Price
- $59,000–$59,900
- Range
- 320 mi
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Excellent running costs
- Strength: Strong tech
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average value retention
How it scores for you10 scores
A top-safety EV with cheap running costs, class-leading Google-based tech, and nimble handling, undercut by tight cargo, snug rear space, and steep depreciation.
Recalled somewhat less often than cars of the same model years (over-the-air software recalls count half); 2 of its 7 recalls were serious. About 1% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -3 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 5).
About $650 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 97% of cars we track.
14.3 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 18% of other sedans we track.
Compact sedan with a raised floor from the battery, limiting rear legroom and headroom. Cargo at 14.3 cu ft (38.7 folded) is modest for the class.
Polestar 2 is nimble with instant EV torque and sporty handling, especially in dual-motor form. Single-motor base has 231 hp, adequate but not thrilling. Enthusiast-friendly for its class.
Native Google Android Automotive infotainment is well-regarded, with strong integration and OTA updates. Modern EV drivetrain and driver-assist features keep it competitive with tech leaders.
Well-built minimalist cabin with quality materials and quiet EV ride, but firm suspension and modest seat comfort keep it around segment-typical for long-haul refinement.
EVs have typically lost value the fastest.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls20 recalls
20 recalls · 4 common complaint areas across 2021–2025
- Back over prevention — 196 complaints (2022)
- Recall — Back over prevention: software (2025)
- Back over prevention — 98 complaints (2021)
2026
No recorded issues.
2025
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V280000
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 Visi
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V615000
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.
2024
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera; equipment: electrical: infotainment: software24V477000
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
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module24V939000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V280000
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 Visi
- RecallService brakes; service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: software25V409000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V615000
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.
- Complaint clusterBack over prevention10 complaintscomplaints:BACK OVER PREVENTION
After installing the recent software update (version 5.0.10) that was intended to fix the rear camera not appearing when shifting into reverse, my vehicle has continued to experience the same problem, now with significantly increased frequency. Nearly every day--sometimes multiple times a day--the i
2023
- RecallSuspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint23V476000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera; equipment: electrical: infotainment: software24V477000
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
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V280000
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 Visi
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V615000
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.
- Complaint clusterBack over prevention81 complaintscomplaints:BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2023 Polestar Polestar 2. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V615000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that the recall remedy could not be completed because previo
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other11 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
After multiple software OTA updates due to previous NHTSA recalls, the rear backup camera consistently has issues to where the image of the rear of the vehicle cannot temporarily be displayed.
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Infotainment system continues to be intermittently unresponsive. Today, the system was totally frozen which made it so heat/air conditioning could not be controlled, no sound for turn signals were present, and backup camera was not functioning.
2022
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software21V110000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera; equipment: electrical: infotainment: software24V477000
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
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V280000
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 Visi
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V615000
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.
- Complaint clusterBack over prevention196 complaintscomplaints:BACK OVER PREVENTION
When starting the vehicle and placing it in reverse, the center screen was frozen and did not show the backup camera or other sfaety information. Safety was put at risk because reverse visiblity / backover prevention were impaired. Other functions such as reverse auto brake were likely unavailable,
- Complaint clusterElectrical46 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When getting into the vehicle to drive, there are instances where one is unable to put the vehicle into drive. Center driver screen displays an issue “remove charge cable before start” and there is no charging cable connected to the vehicle. I have been put in situations in which I have been late to
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other28 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
During reversing the rear view camera stopped functioning. Attempts to toggle the camera setting did not correct the issue. After years, this problem still exists and is unacceptable. When will the NHTSA enforce an actual fix from Polestar? The computer has insufficient processing power and RAM to
- Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper6 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER
I have had ongoing problems with backup camera, as does everybody else with this car. I was promised a fix in January and the camera is still not working correctly.
2021
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software21V110000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera; equipment: electrical: infotainment: software24V477000
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
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V280000
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 Visi
- RecallService brakes; service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: software25V409000
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.
- RecallBack over prevention: software25V615000
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.
- Complaint clusterBack over prevention98 complaintscomplaints:BACK OVER PREVENTION
Center entertaiment touchscreen which provides visiblity for the rear camera as well as the backup sensors and A/C controls for front defogger went is completely blank. Polestar2 logo appears, but no longer boots. This causes the rear camera to be completely useless.
- Complaint clusterVisibility/wiper12 complaintscomplaints:VISIBILITY/WIPER
Cameras stopped working when backing out and collision with pole when reversing out
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other12 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Car was stopped, battery died
- Complaint clusterElectrical9 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle Info: 2021 Polestar 2 74,765 mi Software version 5.0.10 About 2 weeks ago, I updated to the newest OTA update 5.0.10, which may be unrelated. 1 week ago, the normal start-up safety procedure flagged the airbag and instructed me to find a service station immediately. I scheduled an appt and
Cost to own$40,700 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$59,000–$59,900
Estimated used price, by model year
$650/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
124
Highway MPG
106
Combined MPG
115
Electric range
320 mi
Horsepower
231 hp
Doors
4
Length
181.5 in
Width
73.2 in
Height
58.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Curb weight
4,647 lb
Cargo volume
14.3 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
38.7 cu ft
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