2025 Polestar Polestar 2 Recalls, Issues & Maintenance
The 2025 Polestar Polestar 2 carries 2 open NHTSA recalls — most recently covering software. No recurring owner-reported issue clusters are on file. Polestar keeps EV maintenance sparse and time-based: a factory service every 2 years or 20,000 miles, whichever comes first, covering the cabin filter, wipers, inspections, and software. Two fine-print items matter. Services must happen within a month or 750 miles of the due point to keep warranty standing, and Polestar does not publish its full item-by-item chart publicly; the per-car Status and Warranty booklet and the dealer system govern, so figures beyond the master interval are dealer-level detail. The Polestar 1 is the exception in the lineup, a plug-in hybrid with a Volvo twin-charged engine that wants a conventional annual oil service.
2 Open Recalls
Source: NHTSABACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Campaign #25V280000 · Apr 25, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Campaign #25V280000 · Apr 25, 2025
Issue: 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.
Fix: 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Campaign #25V615000 · Sep 15, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Campaign #25V615000 · Sep 15, 2025
Issue: 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.
Fix: 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.
Known issues for this vehicle
What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2025 Polestar Polestar 2.
Reported to NHTSA
NHTSA has 1 complaints on file for the 2025 Polestar Polestar 2 (2025-09 → 2025-09). We haven't grouped them yet for this specific vehicle — for now, the full list lives on NHTSA.
Top reported components: BACK OVER PREVENTION (1)
Note: NHTSA also opened 1 defect investigation(s) on this vehicle that closed without action.
Issues on other model years
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 13, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.
We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.
Essential maintenance
Critical for safety and preventing major damage
Factory Service
Every 20,000 miEvery 2 years or 20,000 miles: inspections, cabin filter, wiper blades, and a software update. Land it within 1 month or 750 miles of the due point; the warranty language is specific about that.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$85
Shop
~$60
DIY
Free
Most shops do this free with any paid service. A flashlight and 10 minutes covers the basics yourself.
Tire Rotation
Every 7,500 miEV torque and weight wear tires fast; rotate around 7,500 miles where fitment allows. Performance-pack cars with staggered setups get wear checks instead.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$85
Shop
~$60
DIY
Free
Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.
Brake Fluid
Every 24,000 miPolestar publishes no public interval; it lives in the per-car schedule. Every 2 to 3 years is sound EV practice, since regen braking leaves fluid aging unused.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$180–$200
Shop
~$125–$140
DIY
~$10–$25
DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.
Brake Inspection
Every 20,000 miChecked at each factory service. The risk on a regen-heavy car is corrosion and sticking, not wear; occasional firm stops keep the discs clean.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$85
Shop
~$60
DIY
Free
Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.
Important maintenance
Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently
Oil Service (Polestar 1 only)
Every 10,000 miThe Polestar 1 PHEV carries a Volvo 2.0 twin-charged engine; an annual oil service around 10,000 miles follows Volvo practice for the shared powertrain, though Polestar publishes no standalone figure. Polestar 2, 3, and 4 have no engine.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$120–$160
Shop
~$85–$115
DIY
~$25–$55
Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.
Recommended maintenance
Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort
Cabin Air Filter
Every 20,000 miReplaced at every 2-year factory service.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$60–$95
Shop
~$45–$70
DIY
~$15–$40
Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.
Battery & Drive Coolant
Every 100,000 miChecked and adjusted at services; no public replacement interval. Coolant work on the battery loop is dealer territory.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$285–$330
Shop
~$200–$235
DIY
~$25–$60
Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.
12V Battery
Every 20,000 miInspection-based, tested at services. The car cannot wake without it.
Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges
Dealer
~$225–$390
Shop
~$160–$280
DIY
~$130–$250
Most auto-parts stores test and install batteries free with purchase. Skip the dealer markup.
Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.
How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.
This maintenance schedule for the 2025 Polestar Polestar 2 reflects Polestar's published service intervals. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.