Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Polestar Polestar 2
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Polestar Polestar 2 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 117 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 #23V476000 Incorrectly Installed Front Lower Ball Joint NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Back Over Prevention 87 complaints
- Unknown or Other 13 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 7 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints
Of the 117 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 117 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Polestar 2 has multiple reported software issues, particularly affecting the back-over prevention system. A recall on the front lower ball joint further highlights potential reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| back-over prevention | 0–20,000 miles | $150–$300 | very common |
| infotainment system | 0–20,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| control arm | 0–30,000 miles | $400–$800 | 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 inspections annually
- Infotainment software updates
- Battery system check every 10,000 miles
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive rearview camera
- Unusual noises from suspension
- Erratic infotainment behavior
- Vibration in steering wheel
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Polestar Polestar 2 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.