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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN YSMET3KA2PL134753 · Checked Oct 1, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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YSMET3KA2PL•••••• 2023 Polestar POLESTAR 2

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Most reported Back Over Prevention 3

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Back Over Prevention Jun 2025
My Polestar 2's rear camera consistently malfunctions, either displaying a glitchy image or a 'rear camera unavailable' message. This issue occurs multiple times a week, significantly reducing rear visibility and creating an increased safety risk, especially when backing up or…
Back Over Prevention Jun 2025
Back up camera routinely doesn’t work. Displays a message saying it’s temporarily unavailable. I’m running the latest software that was supposed to fix this, 3.6.4
Back Over Prevention Feb 2025
The car consistently has issues with the rear view camera failing when reversing with a warning stating "Camera is Temporarily Unavailable." When backing up the camera sometimes stutters, making it impossible to notice a person or object until it's too late and then it fails…

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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 YSMET3KA2PL134753 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.