Periodically, at random, the backup and 360 degree camera will not engage. The camera icon on the main display will illuminate to indicate that it is on but the display will not show the camera feed. Vehicle software had been updated to P2 3.6.4
2023 Polestar 2 driver assistance complaints
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Polestar's fix to the last recall for broken rearview camera did not work.
ACC is fine, but Pilot Assist's lane cornering cannot be trusted to stay within the lines. Oftentimes, it believes it's got everything under control (the Pilot Assist icon stays yellow) but the Lane Keeping Aid icon lights up. It's like there are two separate systems that don't talk to each other: LKA says, "You're over the line," but Pilot Assist says, "No, everything is okay." Most egregiously, when Pilot Assist knows it doesn't have everything under control, there's no audible alert. The Pilot Assist light just turns off silently, which is extremely dangerous.
Recently received a recall notice for the rear backup camera unavailable error. I updated software to version 3.6.4 because that is what was pushed Over-the-air to my car. This software version did not resolve the issue. After submitting a support request through Polestar's mobile app, I received instructions on how to shut off the car so it goes into a deeper sleep. This helped for a couple days, but the rear camera will still occasionally be unavailable, or it will sort of freeze the image and be very laggy. Needless to say, the software update did not resolve the recall on my VIN.
My car was subject to RP1056 (the federal safety agency Recall No. 25V‑280). The reason for the recall was an error in the Parking Assist Camera in reverse. The camera would either not default to the rearview camera image, or it would display a "Camera is temporarily unavailable" message rather than showing the rearview camera image. An over the air software update (P3.6.3) was issued to attempt to address the error. The software update was installed on my car, but the problem is now more frequent and severe. The camera still displays the "Camera is temporarily unavailable" message. Additionally, the camera will now completely freeze and the IHU will also freeze and become completely unresponsive. During this time, the camera is not available, until it crashes and restarts.
The rear camera does not always engage when the car is put into reverse. The car was just recalled for it, of which I just received a notice and the update (3.6.4), and it has not fixed the issue; it has only gotten worse.
The rearview camera failed to turn on and wouldn't turn on at all during the process of reversing out of the home garage. It is available for inspection and has been inspected previously. I could not see the pillars in my garage or anyone else/other cars if they were to appear behind me. The problem regularly occurs with my vehicle after multiple updates and was confirmed by the dealer. The manufacturer has inspected the car and its components, and an update has been issued to address the problem; however, the issue persists. No warning messages or symptoms, sometimes the camera turns on, and sometimes it doesn't. I would safely say that it happens every other time the rearview/surround camera is activated.
After the update to the Polestar 2's software to version 3.6.4, which was released to fix the rear camera not working when in reverse, the rear camera still will not work on occasion. The vehicle has not been inspected, but can be if needed. There were no errors or warnings aside from the "Camera is temporarily unavailable" message on the main screen. The camera will likely work if the car is taken out of and put back in to reverse. Previous recall notice: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
When I put the car in reverse and begin to back up, roughly 20% of the time, the backup camera does not work. Sometimes it blinks on and off. Often, it shows a "Camera temporarily unavailable" message. This prevents me from being able to adequately see cars passing behind me. I was notified of a recent recall for this issue. Polestar notified me of a software update to fix this issue. I have updated the car using the software update, and the issue remains.
Reverse Backup Camera is failing. Rear Backup camera is worse with the latest recall (ID: 11669313) fix announced June 25 2025. My car has been updated with the software that was suppose to fix the issue (version 3.6.4) but the recall issue happens more frequently now. The symptoms are the same: When first driving the car, if I put it into reverse, I either immediately get a “Camera Temporarily Not Available” warning or more often the rear camera comes on and then a few seconds later while backing up the camera turns off with the same error and does not automatically comeback on. Sometimes however will while backing up it may sometimes switch to 360 view which is not suppose to happen while in reverse. When the camera does this, I can manually toggle the camera back on/off via the cars user interface and it will display OK and may or may not turn off again with the error message. Car has been in the shop twice before for this issue this past year because the recall issue and each time newer software, at Polestar’s insistence, was installed. Their service center was also able to reproduce. The latest update v3.6.4 was installed over the air and was suppose to ‘finally’ fix it but it did not.
After OTA update 3.6.4, I am still seeing a "camera not available" error when putting my car into reverse. The backup camera does not appear, so I only have my mirrors and windows available to see behind me. Update 3.6.4 was supposed to fix this issue, but I still occasionally get the error when I put my car into reverse. The error was not confirmed by a dealer, manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives due to me just receiving the OTA update this past week.
Software update received from recall did not fix issue with backup camera. Still receive "Camera is temporarily unavailable" message about 50% of time.
When starting the car and reversing the display for the reversing camera that shows on the center console occasionally freezes and errors out. This happens about 1 in 4 times. This makes reversing hazardous when it happens as the camera is necessary to see all angles of the car as mirrors are not sufficient for full sight.
Most recent recall has not resolved the issue of backup camera failing to operate properly. Often, the camera says”unavailable “ as the uploaded pictures show. Other times, the camera image freezes and turns off , causing a safety hazard for reversing. The open recall states that the software update will fix this. My software has been updated and these issues still persist.
Back up camera routinely doesn’t work. Displays a message saying it’s temporarily unavailable. I’m running the latest software that was supposed to fix this, 3.6.4
They claimed to fix the rear camera issue with a recent recall fix but it is still a problem. I regularly get a 'camera not available' message when I put my car in reverse.
Backup camera continues to have random issues. Sometimes message pops up saying camera not available while in reverse.
My Polestar 2's rear camera consistently malfunctions, either displaying a glitchy image or a 'rear camera unavailable' message. This issue occurs multiple times a week, significantly reducing rear visibility and creating an increased safety risk, especially when backing up or maneuvering in traffic. This defect presents a serious hazard and requires a reliable resolution
When shifting the vehicle into reverse the rear view camera fails to activate.
Backup camera either lags or shows camera not available when driving car shortly after starting
When placed into reverse, backup camera fails to initialize. Displays message "Camera is temporarily unavailable". System software is 3.6.4
The reverse camera fails when backing up very frequently with the words "camera is temporarily unavailable". This is the same issue as the federal safety agency Recall No. 25v-280 but the recall work has already been done on my vehicle (I am already on software 3.6.4). I have had the updated software for only a few days and already had this failure at least three times. How was this allowed to be considered fixed? This is the second time polestar and the federal safety agency have failed to do anything substantial about this issue and it has been an issue for multiple years. Please get your shit together.
I was notified of the federal safety agency RECALL 24V‑280 - RP1056 of my vehicle. Polestar said this issue was fixed by going to software 3.6.3. My Car skipped this update and went straight to 3.6.4 which is past that release. But the same issue is present and works no better. I still get frequent messages in the console saying "camera is temporarily unavailable"
The contact owns a 2023 Polestar Polestar2. The contact stated while reversing, the message "Camera Not Available" was displayed and the rearview camera image failed to display an image. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V280000 (Back Over Prevention), but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
The parking assist camera reports an error when trying to reverse. I have already received a recall notice (25V‑280) and had the software updated at the dealer to v3.6.4. However, I still get an error that the "Camera is temporarily unavailable" when putting the car in reverse. This error does not happen every time, but it typically occurs when I put the car in reverse immediately after getting in the car (ex. when getting into the car to back out of my garage).
I'm the original owner and curenthly the ODO reading is 25316 I have multiple ''Camera temporarily unavailable'' messages for back up camera on all previous software but I was ingnoring them and not fill up any complain to NHSA and on the last software update 3.6.4 that suppose to fix this is happening almost evrytime time. Not sure how long would take them to fix the issues.I belive is even a safety recall for this Software update but is not working.(a least in my car).
Rearview camera consistently fails, and will show "camera temporarily unavailable" despite the over-the-air update to software versions 3.6.4
I have received the latest OTA update (3.6.4) and I am still having rear camera issues. I believe that the CPU unit on these cars are faulty as I see many in online forums reporting the same.
Backup camera will say “camera temporarily unavailable.” Manufacturer says it’s working on a fix.
After getting the update to fix the rear camera not being available, I still got the message stating camera is temporarily unavailable while I was backing out of the driveway.
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