2018 Polaris Slingshot Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2018 Polaris Slingshot, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2018 Polaris Slingshot
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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Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
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…
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Seat belts and seats
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…
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Retractor (seat belts)
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…
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Pedals and linkages (service brakes)
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…
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Seats and seat belts
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…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Polaris Slingshot have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 900 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 polaris slingshot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v750000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 10, 2020 · Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 polaris slingshot. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19v750000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reason”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 8, 2019 · Electrical system
Compare Polaris Slingshot model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Polaris Slingshot model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Polaris Slingshot | 9 | 36 |
| 2016 Polaris Slingshot | 8 | 25 |
| 2017 Polaris Slingshot | 9 | 10 |
| 2018 Polaris Slingshot | 5 | 4 |
| 2019 Polaris Slingshot | 4 | 4 |
| 2020 Polaris Slingshot | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Polaris Slingshot | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Polaris Slingshot | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 Polaris Slingshot | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2018 Polaris Slingshot
How do I know if my 2018 Polaris Slingshot 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2018 Polaris Slingshot; 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 Polaris dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V195000).
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.