2021 Polaris Slingshot Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Polaris Slingshot, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Polaris Slingshot have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 20,800 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2021 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the oil, brake, ABS, check engine, and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contac”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 27, 2026 · Engine
“Seat belts drivers and passengers do not adjust, lock where you cannot pull out to buckle the belt,locks while pulling out. Also doesnt lock snug against body when buckled. Throttle bucks violently wh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 19, 2022 · Seat belts
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 2021 Polaris Slingshot
How do I know if my 2021 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 2021 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.