2024 Polestar Polestar 2 owner complaints
25 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
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October 22, 2026Fuel/Propulsion System
On [XXX] I pulled out from the [XXX]. This is a very busy road and when there was a clearing to pull out I accelerated right to the [XXX] heading north. My vehicle immediately stopped in the roadway like i hit an invisible wall. I went from approx 40 mph to zero in seconds. I jerked my wheel to the right and the oncoming traffic was able to make it around me without a rear end collision. The display read propulsion error. The car was ultimately towed to Polestar Tampa. When I spoke with the repair technician at that location, he said he has only seen this failure one other time while the vehicle was moving. He also advised that Polestar engineers would be involved in the attempted repair of
August 26, 2026Electrical SystemStructureUnknown or Other
A 2024 Polestar 2 electric vehicle was purchased used from a dealership. At the time of purchase the eCall service light was illuminated. The dealership dismissed the warning light as nothing to be concerned about. The selling dealership had access to a vehicle history report showing a prior accident and performed a pre-delivery inspection before the sale, yet failed to identify or disclose the standing water, exposed wiring, or non-functioning eCall emergency system. After purchase the vehicle was driven for approximately two weeks before being brought to an authorized Polestar service center for diagnosis. During inspection the service center discovered approximately one inch of standing w
July 10, 2026Tires
Leased vehicle 7-25-24. Driver’s rear tire had ongoing slow leak beginning several months after start of lease. We filled with air and reset stored tire pressure. This would last a couple months and same tire would begin to lose some pressure again. Finally at our 20,000 mile scheduled checkup, Polestar service advised to purchase a new tire, which we did, 3/19/26. The car was delivered back to us within a couple of days. On 5/7/26, that same tire completely blew out while driving on the freeway. Was able to exit freeway without an accident, but driving on rim. Towed to Polestar service who diagnosed rim cracked. Both tire and rim completely replaced. Though we paid 5/18/26 (see invoice), we
June 24, 2026Tires
Michelin primacy all season 245/45r/19 102v Both rear tires cannot support the load of an rear wheel drive electric vehicle. Both tires wore through the tread at less than 20k miles. Warranty states they are good for 45k. Had to have tires replaced before they caused serious damage to the vehicle, occupants of the vehicle, or the other drivers on the road.
June 17, 2026Electrical SystemUnknown or Other
Purchased a used 2024 Polestar from Kia Van Nuys, CA on 5/18/2026. The Acknowledgement Regarding Recalls form noted that "The Report indicates that the Vehicle is NOT subject to an open recall at this time. I was having difficulty with the vehicle i.e charging, Internet connection and electronic driver information feedback. I took the vehicle to the Polestar service center on June 1, 2026 and found that the previous 2 recalls for TCAM Reload and a recall on VIDA soft wear version 4.2.13 which required a total soft wear update.