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Polaris Slingshot Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls and 90 owner complaints across 9 model years of the Polaris Slingshot (2015–2023). The most-complained-about year is 2015.

18
safety recalls, all years
90
owner complaints, all years
2015
year with most recalls
2015
year with most complaints

Pick your Polaris Slingshot model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2023 Polaris Slingshot21
2022 Polaris Slingshot07
2021 Polaris Slingshot12
2020 Polaris Slingshot11
2019 Polaris Slingshot44
2018 Polaris Slingshot54
2017 Polaris Slingshot910
2016 Polaris Slingshot825
2015 Polaris Slingshot936

What Polaris Slingshot owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA. The 2015 model year has the most, with 36.

All Polaris Slingshot recalls (18)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Polaris Slingshot, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Display function (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 23V466000 Reported 22,218 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Industries Inc.

    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…

    Model years: 2023

  2. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 23V106000 Reported 163 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Inc.

    Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Slingshot R, Slingshot S with Technology Package 1, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot S motorcycles. The alternator may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall…

    Model years: 2023

  3. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 21V629000 Reported 4,744 vehicles potentially affected Polaris, Inc.

    Polaris, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Slingshot vehicles. The rear wheel studs may not have been fully pressed into the axle, possibly causing them to come loose.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the rear axle/stud assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Polaris' number for this recall is T-21-01.

    Model years: 2020, 2021

  4. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 19V881000 Reported 1,915 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Inc.

    Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2019 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot GT motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.

    Remedy: Polaris will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners…

    Model years: 2019

  5. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 19V750000 Reported 31,987 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Inc.

    Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.

    Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse block terminals and relocate the 50 amp chassis fuse, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service…

    Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

  6. Seat belts and seats

    NHTSA 19V185000 Reported 3,311 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Industries, Inc.

    Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. Additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move…

    Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt bracket and seat back welds, and the seat slider latching function. If the weld is missing or incomplete, or if the slider doesn't latch properly, the…

    Model years: 2018, 2019

  7. Camera (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 18V809000 Reported 11,371 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Industries, Inc.

    Polaris Industries (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL and Slingshot SL LE motorcycles equipped with a backup camera. The back-up camera may fail internally, possibly melting the voltage regulator and blowing the fuse for that circuit, thereby preventing the taillight from functioning properly. As…

    Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the back-up camera, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for…

    Model years: 2015, 2016

  8. Retractor (seat belts)

    NHTSA 18V531000 Reported 10,658 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Industries, Inc.

    Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.

    Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer…

    Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019

  9. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 18V321000 Reported 4,342 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Industries, Inc.

    Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, Slingshot SL Icon, and Slingshot GT LE motorcycles. The brake pedals may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the brake pedal to separate from the brake master cylinder.

    Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engagement of the brake pedal retaining clip and reassemble it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris…

    Model years: 2017, 2018

  10. Seats and seat belts

    NHTSA 18V195000 Reported 24,235 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Industries, Inc.

    Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling all 2015-2018 Polaris Slingshot motorcycles. The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. Additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move…

    Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt bracket and seat back welds, and the seat slider latching function. If the weld is missing or incomplete, or if the slider doesn't latch properly, the…

    Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

  11. Traction control system and wheel speed sensor/tone ring (service brakes)

    NHTSA 17V357000 Reported 8,962 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Industries, Inc.

    Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris…

    Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swingarms for missing grommets, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at…

    Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017

  12. Suspension: front and steering

    NHTSA 17V158000 Reported 254 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Industries, Inc.

    Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles. Three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance.

    Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected nuts and bolts, tightening them correctly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at…

    Model years: 2017

  13. Driveline (power train)

    NHTSA 16V755000 Reported 17,572 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Industries, Inc.

    Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to September 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.

    Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the swing arm, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284.…

    Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017

  14. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 16V754000 Reported 17,795 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Industries, Inc.

    Polaris Idustries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to October 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the fuel line and the hood structure.

    Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the replace the engine fuel line, and inspect the retention clips to reduce the risk of interference, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may…

    Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017

  15. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 16V752000 Reported 6,860 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Industries, Inc.

    Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured December 28, 2015, to April 27, 2016. The brake pressure switch may have been over tightened in the affected motorcycles.

    Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake pressure switch seals, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for…

    Model years: 2016, 2017

  16. Headlights (exterior lighting) and electrical system

    NHTSA 15V777000 Reported 9,182 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Industries, Inc.

    Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured April 21, 2014, to October 22, 2015, Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured April 28, 2015 to October 23, 2015, and Slingshot SL SE motorcycles manufactured December 15, 2014, to October 22, 2015. In the affected motorcycles,…

    Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single headlight relay with a circuit that uses two headlight relays, free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Slingshot customer…

    Model years: 2015, 2016

  17. Steering Do not drive

    NHTSA 15V022000 Reported 1,896 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Industries, Inc.

    Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to January 9, 2015, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to January 10, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the upper pinion bearing may fail on the steering rack assembly, resulting in…

    Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for…

    Model years: 2015

  18. Structure Do not drive

    NHTSA 15V020000 Reported 1,577 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Industries, Inc.

    Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to December 16, 2014, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to December 15, 2014. The affected motorcycles may be equipped with roll hoops that do not meet hardness specifications.

    Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roll hoops, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-651-408-7579. Polaris' number for this recall…

    Model years: 2015

Other Polaris models

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.