Major Recall for 2021 to 2025 Polstar 2 Model Electric Vehicles
Polestar issued a recall for more than 27,800 Polestar 2 electric vehicles in the U.S. due to a serious safety issue affecting the rearview camera display.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certain 2021–2025 Polestar 2 models may fail to display an image while the car is in reverse — the defect may significantly increase the risk of a crash.
The issue stems from synchronization errors between the Parking Assist Camera (PAC) and the Infotainment Head Unit (IHU), along with a problem in the IHU’s video hardware. Instead of showing the rear camera feed, drivers may see a warning that reads “Camera is temporarily unavailable.”
Polestar reported that the malfunction could affect any Polestar 2 vehicle manufactured between July 2020 and November 2023. Although the automaker no longer produces this model for the U.S. market, thousands of California drivers may still be affected.
The company will address the problem with a software update, which will ensure that the connection between the camera and the display stays active and adds an automatic reset function if synchronization fails.
Recall notices will be mailed to owners starting June 19, 2025.
What If You Bought a Defective Vehicle?
If your new or leased vehicle has been repeatedly repaired for a serious issue, or has spent an excessive time in the shop, you could be entitled to compensation under California’s Lemon Law. This includes electric vehicles like the Polestar 2.
Under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, you could be eligible for a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement if your vehicle qualifies as a lemon.
Have questions about your EV and the lemon law?
Contact Attorney James Johnson at Johnson Attorneys Group for a free consultation. We help California consumers hold automakers accountable — and get the compensation they deserve.
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Do you own a defective 2021–2025 Polestar 2 electric vehicle? Are you experiencing repeated problems, a dangerous fire risk, or another safety issue? If so, there doesn’t have to be a recall before you reach out to an experienced attorney and get help. California Lemon Law Attorney James Johnson will review your case and let you know if it qualifies as a lemon.
We highly recommend car owners obtain invoices for all repairs and recall visits from the dealership. These documents are a paper trail that will support your potential case. Should the vehicle experience repeated issues or become a safety risk, these documents validate your Lemon Law Claim. Contact us for a free case review at 1-(800) 558-1087 or read on for answers to frequently asked questions.
Published on May 6, 2025
Disclaimer: This article provides general information about vehicles that may be covered by the California lemon law. However, the lemon law has very specific requirements that must be met for your vehicle to be considered a lemon. Every case has a unique set of circumstances and there are specific criteria that must be met for the lemon law to apply. It is imperative that you take immediate action if you believe your vehicle may qualify.
