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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN YSMFD3KA8RL220203 · Checked Aug 15, 2026
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YSMFD3KA8RL•••••• 2024 Polestar POLESTAR 2

This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2024 Polestar POLESTAR 2 build (3 vs 1).

3on this build
18on the model
14builds in total
1injuries
Most reported Parking Brake 1 Back Over Prevention 1

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Back Over Prevention Jul 2025
Back up camera repeatedly blanks out. Sometimes will not start. Sometimes stops working in the middle of when I'm backing up. Also Rear auto braking is too sensitive and will often slam the emergency brakes for no reason
Unknown Or Other Apr 2025
Backup camera will periodically go blank and not work. The camera will also sometimes switch to 360 camera mode unpredictably. Polestar does have a documented recall for this camera not functioning correctly. A fix for the issue doesn't seem like it's coming soon
Parking Brake Jan 2025
I believe that my 2024 polestar 2 suffered a critical failure with the parking brake/weight sensor interlock. While parked in my driveway, (on incline) I parked my vehicle, opened the door (which should also engage the parking brake) and exited my vehicle. The vehicle at this…

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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 YSMFD3KA8RL220203 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.