Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Polestar Polestar 2
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 148 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V615000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V409000 Loss of Brake Function NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V280000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V477000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V110000 High Voltage Disconnect May Cause Drive Power Loss NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Back Over Prevention 114 complaints
- Unknown or Other 13 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 13 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 8 complaints
- Lane Departure 6 complaints
Of the 148 complaints on file, 2 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Polestar 2 exhibits an average reliability rating due to a moderate number of recalls and owner complaints. Most issues are software-related, specifically with the rearview camera, leading to several recalls. Complaints focus heavily on back-over prevention, indicating frequent but non-critical issues. Other components, such as visibility/wipers and the electrical system, have fewer complaints, suggesting they are less problematic.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back-over prevention | Unknown | $100–$500 | very common |
| Visibility/wipers | Unknown | $50–$300 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Tire rotations every 10,000 miles
- Brake system checks annually
- Battery system inspection every 2 years
- Software updates as needed
- Wiper blades replacement annually
- Cabin air filter every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Camera display malfunctions
- Unusual brake performance
- Inconsistent wiper operation
- Unexpected battery disconnections
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.