Model year 2022 · Midsize Cars

2022 Polestar 2: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Polestar 2 at 89–107 MPGe combined with 249–270 miles of EPA-rated range across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 305 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined MPGe

89–107

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as POLESTAR 2.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Polestar dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Polestar 2 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2022 Polestar 2, newest first.

Back over prevention: Software

NHTSA 25V615000 Reported Sep 15, 2025

Filed by: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RP1069)
Units affected: 27,816 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1069. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 20, 2026. This recall replaces previous NHTSA recalls 24V477 and 25V280. Vehicles previously repaired under those recalls will need to have the new remedy performed.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Software

NHTSA 25V280000 Reported Apr 25, 2025

Filed by: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RP1056)
Units affected: 27,816 (estimate)
Problem: 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 Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Polestar's customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1056. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 24V-477 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Software and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V477000 Reported Jun 26, 2024

Filed by: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RP1016)
Components: Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Software; Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera
Units affected: 25,825 (estimate)
Problem: 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 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Polestar has released an over-the-air IHU software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is RP1016.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Propulsion system: Traction battery: Management system/energy control module (bms/becm): Software

NHTSA 21V110000 Reported Feb 24, 2021

Filed by: Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. R10079)
Units affected: 3,457 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Polestar will notify owners, and the software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2021. Owners may contact Polestar customer service at 1-800-806-2504. Polestar's number for this recall is R10079.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Polestar 2 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Polestar 2 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
2 Dual Motor	Electric (150 and 150kW AC PMSM)	Single-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Electricity	94/84/89 MPGe	249 mi 37.8 kWh/100 mi	$850	0
2 Single Motor	Electric (170 kW AC PMSM)	Single-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Electricity	113/100/107 MPGe	270 mi 31.5 kWh/100 mi	$700	0

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Polestar 2 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Polestar 2 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2022 Polestar Polestar 2 5 HB AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	8.3%	Standard
2022 Polestar Polestar 2 5 HB FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	8.3%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Polestar 2 owner complaints

Owners have filed 305 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Polestar 2, most recently on Aug 31, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Polestar 2 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera	197
Electrical system	45
Unknown or other	40
Visibility/wiper	20
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking	10
Fuel/propulsion system	9
Back over prevention: Warnings	8
Lane departure: Blind spot detection	6
Power train	5
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	4

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Polestar 2 model years

Polestar 2 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2025 2	91–114 MPGe	2	1	5/5
2024 2	95–115 MPGe	5	25	5/5
2023 2	95–107 MPGe	4	116	5/5
2021 2	92 MPGe	5	148	—

All Polestar 2 years compared · Decode a VIN

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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