2022 Polestar Polestar 2 visibility & wipers problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Feb 25, 2026PAOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   During reversing the rear view camera stopped functioning. Attempts to toggle the camera setting did not correct the issue. After years, this problem still exists and is unacceptable. When will the NHTSA enforce an actual fix from Polestar? The computer has insufficient processing power and RAM to reliably function and the cameras are included in that function.

   NHTSA complaint #11720557 · source
2. Filed Feb 16, 2026MAVisibility & Wipers

   I have had ongoing problems with backup camera, as does everybody else with this car. I was promised a fix in January and the camera is still not working correctly.

   NHTSA complaint #11718243 · source
3. Filed Dec 15, 2025CAOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   While driving, the center display screen has shut off and remains to be unfunctional. This screen is the primary way any collision warnings and rear view video. This car is not driveable and extremely unsafe without the display screen as there is almost no rear view visibility without it. The rear view video did not always work beforehand either, but this makes it completely unfunctional.

   NHTSA complaint #11705136 · source
4. Filed Dec 4, 2025NCLightingOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   What failed? There have been a couple instances of the screen (IHU) rebooting while just driving down the road. This temporarily disables the HVAC (including defroster) and turn signal sounds. It is unclear which ADAS functions are impacted. It is available for inspection upon request, if you visit me in NC. How was safety put at risk? Disabling the defroster could cause the windshield to fog up quickly, and the distraction of the IHU rebooting could cause the driver to…

   NHTSA complaint #11703112 · source
5. Filed Oct 4, 2025CADriver Assistance & Safety TechVisibility & Wipers

   Backup camera can fail to start when putting car in reverse. When backup camera does start, it can also suddenly stop during active reversal so that the driver is then reversing with zero visibility. All car audio can stop or suddenly fail to start in the car. This impacts sensors, blind spot warnings, etc. Driver is reliant and conditioned to hearing these sensors for lane keeping, safety, turn signal sounds, etc and without this - driver can dangerously assume there are no…

   NHTSA complaint #11691329 · source
6. Filed Sep 6, 2025PAOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   When reversing the car, the backup camera is not available. So when I am backing up the car, the camera cutting out means that I can't see if there are any pedestrians or cars behind me. It has not been taken to a service center, as the nearest one is not currently possible to visit for me. It has not been inspected by manufacturer or anyone else, and there were no warning lamps or symptoms prior.

   NHTSA complaint #11685479 · source
7. Filed Aug 28, 2025CADriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   All cameras have stopped working. I also cannot access the rear-auto barke control. I already reported this to nhtsa. The dealership left me 1 message to book an appointment, and hence ignored my return phone calls.

   NHTSA complaint #11683669 · source
8. Filed Aug 8, 2025CADriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   The backup camera will not work at all. In fact none of the cameras are working. My firmware/software is up to date. The service center can’t book me until 2 months from now. That’s too much time. It isn’t safe because the rear window is so small. This car was designed to work with cameras. The screen says “Camera is temporarily unavailable.”

   NHTSA complaint #11679473 · source
9. Filed Jul 31, 2025PAElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   Camera unavailable when reversing and all camera types unavailable when clicking on camera tab all types of camera are also unavailable. When NHTSA mandate they replace the infotainment system with one that has a processor and RAM capable of powering this? Infosys and polestar are not forthcoming in patching this. Poor coding and underpowered hardware is a serious issue…

   NHTSA complaint #11677679 · source
10. Filed Jul 21, 2025CAOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

    Backup camera routinely disappears with message that Backup camera is unavailable when car is started, which is when car is most commonly reversed. Processor is not adequate to perform the various tasks associated with car start-up and to simultaneously provide backup camera imagery. This happens approximately 80% of the time when the car is started and put in reverse. Car has most recent software installed. This continues to occur even after software update that was…

    NHTSA complaint #11675185 · source
11. Filed Jul 17, 2025PAVisibility & Wipers

    When backing up the car, the rear camera often does not work. It gives a message that says "camera not available." It happens sometimes, and when it doesn't happen, the camera will lag and freeze up. It makes it dangerous for cars and pedestrians behind me, as I lose access to the camera. The problem has not been taken to the dealer. There were prior recalls on the car due to this, and were claimed to have been fixed via OTA software update. However, I am on the latest…

    NHTSA complaint #11674341 · source
12. Filed Jul 12, 2025AZOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

    The rear-view camera continues to be an issue and is worse with each software update that is installed, in an attempt to fix the camera. When entering the car and shifting into reverse, the rear camera does not show and states 'unavailable'. This issue has persisted for over a year. Given the small rear window and potential blind spots, the rear camera is an important safety tool. In addition, the latest fix has resulted in sensors not making an audible sound about 50% of…

    NHTSA complaint #11673087 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology