2021 Polaris Slingshot R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Polaris Slingshot R, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Polaris Slingshot R
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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Display function (back over prevention)
Polaris Industries Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2020 Slingshot GT, 2021-2023 Slingshot S, Slingshot S Tech, 2020-2023 Slingshot R, Slingshot SL, and 2022-2023 Slingshot SLR vehicles updated with Ride Command Software. After shifting out of reverse, the rearview camera image may freeze and display a blank screen if shifted into…
Remedy: Dealers will update the Ride Command software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Polaris Slingshot R have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving the 2021 slingshot R it will randomly be thrown into neutral! I was on the side roads and then got onto highway and it slammed into neutral when I had a F350 right on my butt and almost”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 11, 2026 · Service brakes
“During a 150-mile ride, I experienced that while braking for a stop or a traffic slowdown, this unit shifted into neutral, and all of the dash warning lights came on at the same time. This happened 5”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 2, 2025 · Electrical system
Compare Polaris Slingshot R model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Polaris Slingshot R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Polaris Slingshot R | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Polaris Slingshot R | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Polaris Slingshot R | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 Polaris Slingshot R
How do I know if my 2021 Polaris Slingshot R 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 2021 Polaris Slingshot R; 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 Polaris dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V466000).
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.
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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.