2020 Polaris Slingshot Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2020 Polaris Slingshot, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2020 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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Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)
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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Polaris Slingshot have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This is a common problem in 2020+ slingshots brake pressure switches the bike will go in neutral while driving and stay in neutral until you cut bike off to reset the switches very dangerous when driv”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 28, 2026 · Service brakes
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 2020 Polaris Slingshot
How do I know if my 2020 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2020 Polaris Slingshot; 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 21V629000).
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.