Some sources show a low predicted reliability score (2/5) for Polestar 2 — indicating that reliability is still evolving.
In 2026, the Polestar 2 continues to occupy a polarizing space in reliability rankings. While many European surveys (like the UK’s Driver Power ) rank the brand highly for build quality, Consumer Reports and other North American data sources often assign a low predicted reliability score ( $2/5$ ). This low score is rarely due to the car "breaking down" mechanically; instead, it reflects a high frequency of persistent electronic and ergonomic frustrations. 5 Labels for Polestar 2’s "Evolving" Reliability: The TCAM Connectivity "Lotto", Issue: The Telematics and Connectivity Antenna Module (TCAM) remains the most cited reason for low reliability scores. When it fails, the car loses GPS, LTE internet, and digital key functionality simultaneously. Status 2026: While Polestar released a hardware revision in late 2024 to address moisture and battery drain in the module, early model years (2021–2023) still frequently require physical dealer resets or modul...