2022 Polestar Polestar 2 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 302 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 overview page.
What owners report
“Rear camera fails to load. This is after the update that was issued because of the recall. Restarting the car multiple times did nothing, still…”NHTSA complaint 11616508 — filed 09/25/2024
“Rear back up camera keeps going in / out, freezing and I have almost hit cars/people because I thought the car was stationary (screen frozen)…”NHTSA complaint 11594946 — filed 06/17/2024
“There are two major mechanical problems: 1. The backup camera is unreliable and dangerous. It flickers horribly while in use, often blacking out for multiple…”NHTSA complaint 11587335 — filed 05/06/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2: 42 of 302 complaints on file (13.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Polestar Polestar 2 have in total?
302 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 0 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
