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2021 Polestar Polestar 2

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2025485 · manufacturer campaign RP1069

15 September 2025

Transport Canada lists: Polestar 2 2021–2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Polestar dealer during recall RP1056 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-230) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair may be required. On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to display the wrong camera view or to not display at all when the transmission is shifted into reverse.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Polestar will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle software.

7,881 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2025230 · manufacturer campaign RP1056

25 April 2025

Transport Canada lists: Polestar 2 2021–2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to display the wrong camera view or not to display at all when the transmission is shifted into reverse.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Polestar will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle software.

7,881 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2022490 · manufacturer campaign R10192

31 August 2022

Transport Canada lists: Polestar 1 2020–2021 · Polestar 2 2021–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the top-view camera to display instead of the rearview camera image when you are reversing. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when reversing. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 360-degree park assist camera.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Polestar will notify owners in writing and send a wireless over-the-air update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.

1,356 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

High Voltage

Transport Canada recall 2021098 · manufacturer campaign R10079

24 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: Polestar 2 2021–2022

What is wrong

On a small number of vehicles, a software problem could cause the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) to reset. This can cause the high voltage system to disconnect while driving. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Polestar will notify owners in writing and send a wireless over-the-air update to each vehicle. If the update cannot be completed successfully, you will be notified to schedule an appointment to have the update performed by a dealer.

642 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2021 Polestar Polestar 2. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.