2012 Gem E2 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2012 Gem E2. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2012 Gem E2
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Frame and members (structure)
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2011-2016 GEM E2, E2L, ELXD, and EL electric vehicles. The lower main frame tube may crack which can result in failure of the secondary upper cab frame.
Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional frame brace to the lower frame tubes, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at…
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Parking brake
Polaris is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Global Electric Motorcars manufactured from January 14, 2010, through November 23, 2012. The parking brake has mechanical components which may wear prematurely and prevent the brake from engaging.
Remedy: Polaris will notify owners and dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may contact Polaris customer service by calling 1-888-704-5290.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2012 Gem E2. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Gem E2 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Gem E2 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Gem E2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Gem E2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Gem E2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Gem E2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Gem E2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 Gem E2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Gem E2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 Gem E2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Gem E2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 Gem E2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Gem E2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Gem E2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Gem E2 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 Gem E2
How do I know if my 2012 Gem E2 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2012 Gem E2; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Gem dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V003000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Gem models
- Nev13 complaints
- E-8257 complaints
- E45 complaints
- 8251 complaints
- E8251 complaints
- Gem1 complaints
- E2 Xld0 complaints
- E2L0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.