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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN YSMET3KA1PL126529 · Checked Sep 14, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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YSMET3KA1PL•••••• 2023 Polestar POLESTAR 2

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109on the model
28builds in total
Most reported Back Over Prevention 5 Visibility/wiper 1

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Visibility/wiper Feb 2026
When put into reverse, display just shows Camera is temporarily unavailable. This is after the OTA update 4.2.13 that was supposed to fix the issue. Rear cross traffic braking is also unavailable at this time
Back Over Prevention Jun 2025
Backup camera continues to have random issues. Sometimes message pops up saying camera not available while in reverse
Unknown Or Other Aug 2024
Backup camera continues to fail. Upon starting the car and putting it in reverse, the camera will briefly show, freeze and then a message appears stating "Camera is temporarily unavailable." The camera will not turn back on. There was a recent software update to v 3.1.9 to try…
Back Over Prevention Jun 2025
The parking assist camera reports an error when trying to reverse. I have already received a recall notice (25V-280) and had the software updated at the dealer to v3.6.4. However, I still get an error that the "Camera is temporarily unavailable" when putting the car in reverse.…
Back Over Prevention Jun 2025
After getting the update to fix the rear camera not being available, I still got the message stating camera is temporarily unavailable while I was backing out of the driveway
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN YSMET3KA1PL126529 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.