Polestar 2 Ownership Notes

Short log of things I’ve done and noticed about my Dual-Motor 2022 Polestar 2 with Plus, Pilot packages that I bought in late July with ~38k miles.

Improvements

What: New key fob pairing
Result: Three key unlock methods paired: activity key, 4-button key fob, iPhone 15
Link: B0DD7JK37K: Keyecu YG0HUF8423 4008C-HUF8423 433.92MHz 8Chip 4 Buttons
Notes: Required VIDA subscription to unlock PIN and pair keys following post from r/Polestar

What: Polestar performance software upgrade
Result: Smoother highway driving, more responsive throttle at all speeds. Increased horsepower from 408hp to 476hp, power from 300kW to 350kW.
Link: US Performance Software Upgrade
Notes: Bought 2025-10-12, upgrade available and installed 2025-10-15

What: Upgrade to EU-only Matrix LED auto-high beam lights
Result: Selective high-beams don’t blind other drivers, very cool to watch them work.
Link: spaycetech

Service issues documented for 2022 Polestar 2 (Performance + Pilot Package).

Symptoms: Knocking/wobble sounds from front wheels at 50+ mph, similar to unbalanced tires
Potential Cause: Foam insulation pad between wheel and tire causing uneven mass distribution
Evidence: Highway noise video | Reddit discussion
Status: Fixed (2025-08-02)
Resolution: Upgrade from incorrect, unbalanced tires put on by used car dealer (Bill Luke Chrysler Dodge in Phoenix) and/or previous owner to Continental Control Contact Sport STS+ 245/40 R20. New tires are very quiet and much higher quality.

Symptoms: Knocking/creaking from front suspension when turning at low speeds
Documentation: NHTSA ID 10244272 | TSB 10244272 (2023)
Status: No Issue

Symptoms: Faint clicking from rear axles during 1-pedal deceleration (10-20mph).
Affected: 2021-2022 Polestar 2
Evidence: Audio example
Documentation: NHTSA ID 10253278 | TSB 10253278 (2024)
Status: Minor / Not Fixed