2016 Gem El Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Gem El. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Gem El
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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2016 Gem El. 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 El model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Gem El model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Gem El | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Gem El | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Gem El | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Gem El | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 Gem El | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Gem El | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 Gem El | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2016 Gem El
How do I know if my 2016 Gem El 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Gem El; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 18V485000).
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
- E24 complaints
- 8251 complaints
- E8251 complaints
- Gem1 complaints
- E2 Xld0 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.