Polestar Polestar 2 vs KIA RIO
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Polestar Polestar 2 | KIA RIO |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 750 | 1,816 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2025 | 2000–2023 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 229 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 149 |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 163 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 8 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 2.7% | 30.2% |
Polestar Polestar 2 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
489
65.2%
Other & Unspecified
66
8.8%
Electrical System
65
8.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
44
5.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
2.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
1.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
1.2%
Suspension
9
1.2%
KIA RIO by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
399
22.0%
Airbags
274
15.1%
Brakes
184
10.1%
Electrical System
159
8.8%
Other & Unspecified
130
7.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
102
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
98
5.4%
Seat Belts
64
3.5%