Polestar POLESTAR 2 — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2022 Polestar POLESTAR 2
370 complaints (463% of segment average)
Main issue: Parking sensors are susceptible to water getting in, causing malfunction.
2021 Polestar POLESTAR 2
191 complaints (239% of segment average)
Main issue: The backup camera system frequently malfunctions when in use. The image may flicker black, freeze, or delay longer than 2 seconds after switching to reverse. On some occasions the camera shows as completely unavailable. It happens nearly every day, nearly every drive. As a federally mandated safety
2023 Polestar POLESTAR 2
143 complaints (179% of segment average)
Main issue: The parking camera system freezes and flickers on a fresh startup on a fairly consistent basis, all you have to do is let the car go into a "sleep state" then enter the car and go in to reverse. Also, there are false positives from the parking collision system in the rear when going down a sidewalk