Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Polestar Polestar 2
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 306 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V615000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display 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 209 complaints
- Electrical System 47 complaints
- Unknown or Other 40 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 20 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 10 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 9 complaints
Of the 306 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Polestar 2 has a moderate complaint and recall record, largely arising from software-related issues affecting the rearview camera. With 305 complaints and 4 recalls, mostly involving software, the evidence for other mechanical issues is limited. Thus, failure predictions are less robust.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rearview camera | Unknown | $200–$500 | very common |
| battery energy control module | Unknown | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
| infotainment system | Unknown | $1,000–$2,500 | rare |
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.
- Regular tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Battery management system check
- Software updates
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Brake fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive rear camera
- Battery disconnections
- Infotainment failures
- Electrical system errors
- Warning lights on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.