I have just taken delivery of my new Polestar 2. I've been having an issue with the Mobile App so contacted their Customer Care Team through the online chat. I was being dealt with by Liam, who was ve... See more
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3 months of complaints for an unsafe car, and still not a courtesy call from polestar, am I expected to take days off work every time the airbags fail ?

Reply from Polestar UK
Customer Service - No personality, sticking to the 'processes', no attempt to make a customer happy, unreasonable process to report issues.
After 7months of owning a 3 Plus Performance I got a puncture. With no tyre/wheel protection, I took it to my local KwikFit to find that there was no locking wheel nut key ever supplied with the car. After many emails (after livechat failed to respond quick enough each time (x3)) they have stuck their ground to say I didn't report the 'key' missing with 48hrs of delivery. "you signed to say everything was present on delivery, so we have to abide with our processes".
For the sake of a corresponding key, or set of new wheelnuts with removal of old ones, why couldn't Polestar improve their service to customers by providing a minimal reimbursement or service to fix THEIR error (not mine, as how am I to fully inspect the car within 48hrs, down to something the size of 50p piece?!)
By the way, it took 3 weeks to get the tyre off as I refused to pay Volvo Preston £628 for labour, nut set, new tyre and VAT.
Shame, as the car is fantastic in almost all areas.
RESPONSE TO REPLY
And that reply is exactly why Polestars Customer Service is poor. It's not about processes and signing legal documents. It's about doing a little extra to keep customers happy!
Yes! I signed the mobile phone digital document in minute printed format. Yes! I didn't do a thorough check of the car to make sure Polestar delivery team did their job properly. BUT, what are Polestar prepared to do? Nothing! Review their handover procedure/allow more time to find missing components and report/be quick to help customers, for little cost, to retain brand reputation? NO!

Reply from Polestar UK
🚨 THIS IS NOT A PREMIUM BRAND — IT’S A BROKEN SYSTEM 🚨
I am a Polestar 2 Plus owner, and this has been one of the most stressful and damaging consumer experiences I have ever had.
At over 51,000 miles, I am still unable to properly use Polestar’s app, which does not recognise me as the owner. Because Polestar operates through an app-only system, this failure has meant I could not book mandatory services, leading to missed service intervals, loss of service history, depreciation, and ongoing vehicle issues.
Polestar’s customer service is all apologies and no action. I was repeatedly told the issue would be escalated to an “international/global team” — nothing ever changed. Weeks turned into months. The problem remains unresolved.
Meanwhile, the car has deteriorated: mechanical noises, interior parts breaking, charging components weakening — all while Polestar refuses to accept responsibility for the consequences of their own system failure.
This is not how a premium EV brand should operate.
If the app fails, the car fails — and Polestar leaves the owner stuck.
I have suffered financial loss, extreme stress, and ongoing inconvenience, and I am now forced to pursue resolution through the Motor Ombudsman.
Polestar: if you are reading this, you need to contact me and resolve this properly.
To prospective buyers: please understand that behind the marketing and design, there is a deeply flawed ownership and support system. Once something goes wrong, getting real help is incredibly difficult.
Think very carefully before buying.

Reply from Polestar UK
Latest update: Polestar have responded to my e-mail dated 07-Dec but only because someone at Polestar read my negative review. Polestar: it shouldn't take a negative review to get you to respond to customers. This is a bad reflection on your customer service and you deserve negative reviews for as long as you choose not to respond to e-mails in the first instance. Now, In your e-mail response, you requested that I should restart the infotainment system and for this a link was provided. Using this link, I was taken to one of your help pages and this was the text:
"Restarting the displays
You can restart the displays using specific buttons on the steering wheel.
If you are having problems with the displays, such as a display freezing or the vehicle not being able to connect to the internet, you might be able to resolve these issues by restarting them.
To restart the displays, the vehicle must be at a standstill and not moving."
This said, there's no mention above that the camera warning systems are connected to the infotainment system and besides, you never fully responded to my question, which is where are the rear side cameras because the warning is very specific. There are rear facing cameras on the door mirrors and also a rear camera for the rear view mirror.
Reply to Polestar response: No, you have not sent a request for further information but I can give you a case reference, which is #01927221 Polestar sent me on 07-Dec regarding my last submission.
I have previously owned a Polestar 2 (which was a good car with no problems to report) and now have a new Polestar 4 (since April of this year) and have experienced a number of issues with the car's software. The latest issue I have been experiencing is a repeating dash warning saying the rear side camera is blocked, consider cleaning. As far as I'm aware, there is no rear side camera. Having reached out a number of times to Polestar customer support, including the rear camera issue, I've never got a response, just an automated email with a case reference and to say they are looking into my query. Given the cost of the car, this is not the expectation in terms of service. What's the point of having people in customer support if there's no support?

Reply from Polestar UK
I ordered a Polestar 4 on the 7th November and was told that the pre-configured car would be available for delivery by late November.
After some initial issues placing the order - the local dealership couldn't claim credit for the sale as I'd had to order it online, so they said they couldn't help with any queries or delivery - the 'to do' list on the website was quickly completed at my end.
Polestar offered to deliver the vehicle on the 28th November, but I had meetings that day so I elected to have the car delivered the following Tuesday, 2nd December.
Late in the afternoon on the 1st December, I received an email to tell me that there was a problem with delivery and that I should hire a car which would be reimbursed. The email also offered to pay for a meal up to the value of £150.
I am now sitting here (on hold to Polestar with a wait time of up to 60 minutes) having been told again this morning that I would receive a call back.
I have called and emailed numerous times in the past 2 weeks and having spoken to Ritik, Daisy and Hamzah, I have been promised that they would all 'speak to the delivery team for an update and come back'.
There has been ZERO proactivity in sorting the issue and getting the car delivered. I have even reached the point of asking if I can go and collect the car, but they are either unwilling or incapable of telling me where it is!
I would cancel the car and opt for a different manufacturer but this would only mean waiting longer to get into a car - although at this point I'm beginning to wonder!
I can honestly say I have never experienced such poor customer service from any company.
I don't want a meal paid for. I want a car delivered!
WHY CAN'T SOMEONE GET A CAR FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER? The UK is a very small country!!

Reply from Polestar UK
Polestar 3 at John Clark Volvo in Aberdeen for 3 weeks under warranty with polestar due to changing issues found during recall of the bumper wiring harness, AC changing not working, wireless charger not working, rear door handles not retracting in.
I have not been given a hire or replacement car the entire time, apparently Volvo they have been contacting Polestar for 3 weeks regarding providing a car or approval of hire car and Polestar have not got back to Volvo to advise
at current I have a 6 month old baby we cannot transport around due to no car. the parts for the repair are on back order - no date provided for the parts form Polestar to Volvo
I think the polestar 3 has some inherit build and software issues judging from the other polestar 3 reviews, in addition the servicing network is though Volvo and Volvo and polestar do not seem able to communicate.
considering the polestar are/were quite upmarket car brand, Im afraid they are far, far from it as I can assure you this levels service and car issues do not occur with other upmarket brands
@polestar this review could be turned positive if issues are resolved in a timely manner and comms engaged

Reply from Polestar UK
Terrible service and cancelled order.
Some blame to Riverside Motor company also but I ordered a car then backed out after driving another vehicle.
I went thru Riverside at Sheffield to cancel my order and get my deposit refunded.
I chased them on at least 4 occasions to ask where this money was and was told e mails were sent etc.
Nothing.
Chased again last week and was told Polestar had not received anything. Riverside said they had sent mails and had called Polestar.
Someone somewhere not telling the truth.
Awaiting deposit back but on this showing, I would not buy one now. Imagine a car problem and getting shoddy service like this. No thanks !

Reply from Polestar UK

Reply from Polestar UK
Polestar are utterly useless, save yourself being stranded, ignored, problems and in general extremely poor customer service, expensive experience.
I would return the car tomorrow if it wouldnt cost me another small fortune.
Update 15/12/25 - Polestar have had car for a week now and the below response to the review is the only comm i have had!
Update 15/1/26 - Polestar have had car over a month now, starting to wonder if i'll ever get it back!!!!!!!
Update 13/2/26 - had car for over 2 months 🤣. Dont get a Polestar 4.

Reply from Polestar UK
We were supplied with a new Polestar 3 back in April 2025.
It was when the EV (Polestar 3) was delivered the problems began. In our 7 months of ownership the car has been in the main dealer/garage for software faults for 2.5 months.
Polestar just go missing in these instances and don’t return calls or emails, you have to deal with the problems yourself.
Then this week, a fault under the bonnet caused a pyrotechnic explosion removing the bonnet from the car! Luckily we were exiting a car park at slow speed. Obviously thankful this didn’t happen on a motorway.
We now have no car, no idea what happened, and no idea of what happens next.
Why? Because Polestar have buried their head in the sand
Appalling customer service and a car with so many faults it can be classed as life threatening

Reply from Polestar UK
I needed to change my delivery date to an earlier one and thought on the off chance I would ask the Polestar team if they could do anything, not really expecting anything could be done.
I spoke with Liam after a short wait in the queue and he was truly fantastic, he did set my expectations that he would enquire with the delivery team and would let me know if anything could be done.
Within 20 minutes I had an email from Liam confirming that they could change to my preferred date, this mean that I could go on my holiday as planned.
It was a great experience speaking with Liam who was polite, professional and understanding of my situation. Liam then followed up with me a few days later to make sure I had everything I needed. He is a real credit to your team - thank you Liam

Reply from Polestar UK
I had a query about tracking my vehicle on its way from build across the world. It isn't possible but the person I spoke to gave me loads of other helpful information. He was both informative and a pleasant person to talk to.

Reply from Polestar UK
Spoke to Jon via webchat. Very helpful, supported me in resolving the issue. Great service.

Reply from Polestar UK
I’m on my 2nd P* 3 years of superb driving in P2 so upgraded to P4….what a mistake, delivered with scratch on bonnet that has taken 6 months for them to resolve, awful communication throughout. Google maps generally thinks your in the middle of a field not the road half the time, hardly ever opens on approach or using sensor, pre condition hit and miss whether it says car offline (when it isn’t) and traps your fingers in the door handles if you don’t move them quick enough - so frustrated with this car

Reply from Polestar UK
Excellent service, answered all of my queries quickly and effectively. Polite and responsive throughout the whole process and even took note of an issue I had discovered with the website, even through it was not directly related to my query.

Reply from Polestar UK
All very courteous and efficient. No issues at all. Query dealt with.

Reply from Polestar UK
Customer Service lacking any service
Ordered a leased vehicle and this was delivered in July. Accidentally ordered one too many wall chargers and requested this be cancelled well before the vehicle was delivered. I was told we were unable to cancel the order and that once it was delivered to contact support to arrange a return. I have been contact support for months, and no one gets back to me. Every call I make I am told a note will be put on file and that the issue will be escalated, but again, I hear nothing back. It's been over 4 months now.

Reply from Polestar UK
The help desk person was very pleasant and talked me through the process clearly and succinctly.

Reply from Polestar UK
Customer service non existent. After you have signed for the car don’t ever expect any further communication, even if you have issues.

Reply from Polestar UK
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