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Polestar reported faults, especially with infotainment and electrical systems; though most were fixed under warranty.

  In 2026, data suggests that Polestar's 89.3% reliability score is a "high-hardware, low-software" average. While the mechanical platform is solid, owners frequently report early-ownership "digital gremlins." Here is the list of 5 labels for Polestar Reported Faults & Warranty Fixes : TCAM Connectivity "Blackout", Cause: The Telematics and Connectivity Antenna Module (TCAM) is the primary failure point. It manages GPS, LTE, and digital keys. Software bugs or moisture in the "shark fin" antenna can cause a total system loss. Solution: Most are fixed via a hard reset (disconnecting the 12V battery) or a dealer-installed module replacement. This is almost exclusively covered under the 4-year/50k mile warranty . Rearview Camera "Lag & Freeze" (Recall), Cause: A 2025 recall (NHTSA 25V-293 ) identified that the Google-based infotainment system sometimes fails to prioritize the camera feed, leading to a black or frozen screen ...