Polestar 2 Lemon Law

Polestar recalled about 27,816 Polestar 2s (model years 2020–2024) because an infotainment software bug can stop the rearview camera image from appearing when you shift into reverse — a safety hazard exactly when you need the camera most. The defect stems from how the infotainment head unit allocates its visual memory.

What makes this a strong lemon case is that it keeps coming back: Polestar issued a first recall (NHTSA 24V477), then a second (25V280), and a further remedy after earlier fixes didn't hold — with fully updated software not expected until 2026. Many owners report the camera still failing after the "fix."

When a manufacturer can't permanently repair a safety defect after a reasonable number of attempts, or your Polestar 2 has other unresolved warranty problems, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with Polestar paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your 2 has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Polestar 2 qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Polestar pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.