Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Polestar Polestar 2
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 25 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 #25V409000 Loss of Brake Function NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V280000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V939000 Driver's Side Inner Air Bag May Deploy Improperly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V477000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Back Over Prevention 13 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Tires 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Visibility 2 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints
Of the 25 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 25 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,600–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The Polestar 2 faces issues with its rearview camera, brakes, and airbag deployment, leading to recalls. These contribute to a mixed reliability outlook, necessitating increased vigilance in maintenance, though costs remain within typical bounds.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rearview camera | 0–30,000 miles | $200–$400 | very common |
| brakes | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| airbag module | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| infotainment software | 20,000–40,000 miles | $100–$300 | 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 rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake inspection and fluid top-off yearly
- Battery health check annually
- Coolant system check every 20,000 miles
- Full vehicle diagnostic at 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rearview camera failures
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Infotainment errors
- One Pedal Drive irregularities
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Polestar Polestar 2 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.