NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Polestar 2 Safety Ratings
The 2022 Polestar 2 scores 100 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Polestar 2 achieves an Exceptional rating with a NHTSA Safety Index of 100 out of 100. This model year presents a robust safety profile, supported by a perfect record of five-star ratings from NHTSA in every evaluated crash-test category. No recalls have been issued, and zero owner complaints have been reported to date. The available federal data indicates a vehicle with outstanding safety performance.
The 2022 Polestar 2 received a NHTSA Safety Index of 100/100 and five-star overall crash protection from NHTSA.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Polestar 2 ranks 5 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 100 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 8.3% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 5 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Polestar 2?
What defines the 2022 Polestar 2 in safety terms is the combination of three independently perfect scores that together produce a 100/100 Safety Index in the Exceptional band. The crash protection sub-score of 70 out of 70 reflects a full five-star result in every NHTSA test category, including a particularly reassuring 8 percent rollover risk. The avoidance technology sub-score of 10 out of 10 reflects that forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all standard equipment on this variant, not optional add-ons. The defect record sub-score of 20 out of 20 is supported by a recall count of zero and a complaint tally of zero, both of which are the cleanest possible outcomes in MotorCaliber's methodology. Because no prior-year Safety Index is on file, a year-over-year comparison cannot be made. What can be said is that this specific model year entered the record with no defect history at all, which is a meaningful data point for a vehicle now circulating in the used market.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Polestar 2 perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Polestar 2 achieved a perfect record in NHTSA's safety evaluations, earning five stars in every category: overall, frontal crash, side crash, and rollover resistance. Its rollover risk was assessed at 8 percent, with the dynamic tip test yielding a "No Tip" result. No specific crash-test category showed a weak or absent rating.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18928
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Polestar 2 have any recalls?
The 2022 Polestar 2 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no remedy actions associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check through NHTSA's recall database to confirm this status has not changed.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Polestar 2?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2022 Polestar 2. No unverified allegations involving crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported to the agency for this model year. No specific components are flagged in the complaint record.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Polestar 2?
The 2022 Polestar 2 has no open recalls at the time of this publication. Prospective owners must verify this status by checking the vehicle's VIN through NHTSA's free recall lookup tool, as new recalls can be issued at any time.
- The 2022 Polestar 2 is the only model year for which MotorCaliber holds a Safety Index, so no prior-year comparison is available, but the 100/100 score represents the top of the Exceptional band.
- NHTSA recorded zero recall campaigns specifically for this 2022 model year variant, a result that contributes the full 20 out of 20 points to the defect record sub-score.
- All three crash-avoidance technologies evaluated by MotorCaliber, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard on this 2022 five-door FWD configuration, not trim-dependent options.
- The NHTSA rollover risk of 8 percent and a No Tip result in the dynamic test are the specific figures behind the five-star rollover rating for this model year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Polestar 2 places
The 2022 Polestar 2 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Polestar 2 safety questions
Was the 2022 Polestar 2 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Polestar 2, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 100 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Polestar 2 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Polestar 2 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 8.3%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Polestar 2 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Polestar 2 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Polestar 2?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Polestar 2. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Audi S4 | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 18928), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Polestar 2 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 5 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.