2023 POLARIS SLINGSHOT SL

2 recalls — 3 complaints — 25 TSBs

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Defect Description

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 di... Read more

Consequence

The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 T-23-03.

22,218 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

An improperly heat-treated alternator may crack and separate during operation, increasing the risk of a fire.

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 is T-23-01.

163 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Polaris Inc.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
STEERING	1
ENGINE	1

Incident date: Apr 6, 2023

The vehicle had approximately 300 miles after purchasing new. A master chassis fault/check engine light was illuminated. I was on my way to the dealership when suddenly a number of lights lit up on the dashboard and the vehicle decelerated on its own and went to no acceleration mode. I managed to ge... Read more

Incident date: Apr 6, 2023

Getting error message saying there was a steering assist fault. This could have been dangerous as I can get hit and unable to move the vehicle at all.

Incident date: Apr 6, 2023

There was a recall back in 2019 for this same issue the charge air cooler is still disconnecting from the throttle body. I bought this car in 2021 supposedly the issue was fixed back in 2020 after the recall was issued. The same thing is happening. When I accelerate the air hose connecting to thrott... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2023 POLARIS SLINGSHOT SL

25 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	13
100000 POWER TRAIN	2
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT	2
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING	1
350000 EQUIPMENT	1
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	1
010000 STEERING	1
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)	1

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Team Tip is to bring awareness to a new drive belt for Model Year 2021+ Slingshot vehicles. Updates to the Service Manual have been made to address the new belt tension spec and updated tension process. Model Year 2024 Slingshot produc

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Polaris has received feedback that the security system is not re-enabling after the vehicle battery voltage becomes low, or the vehicle has not been used for several days. As a result, the lock and unlock buttons are inoperative until the s

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Polaris has determined that some 2023 and 2024 Slingshot models may have a plugged timing chain oil jet which could result in a lack of oil to the timing chain guides and risk causing severe engine damage. To address this concern, Polaris h

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

We recently determined that some Model Year 2020-2023 Slingshot vehicles updated with RIDE COMMAND software update SLS7AB.M32336A (sent over the air in September 2023) may not be able to access Vehicle Health and Vehicle Location in the Sli

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Team Tip is designed to bring awareness to audio system changes starting in Model Year 2024 with RIDE COMMAND 7" Display software November 2023. In addition to new speakers, Model Year 2020+ Slingshot vehicles will now require RIDE COM

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Polaris has identified that some Model Year 2020+ Slingshot vehicles may exhibit a brake warning light and a shift to neutral condition on AutoDrive equipped vehicles when coming to a stop as a result of a faulty brake pressure switch. Faul

100000 POWER TRAIN

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

010000 STEERING

This article contains some of the theory of operation with the Steering Angle Sensors (SAS) on Slingshot models. It highlights the operation of the MY20+ models as well as some issues we have been seeing and some of the challenges in diagno

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some RIDE COMMAND 7a?? displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it wona??t turn on, leading to display replacement.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Some RIDE COMMAND 7a?? displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it wona??t turn on, leading to display replacement.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Ask Polaris article references Team Tip T-23-06-01. Certain LED light fault patterns on the seat control buttons can result from an issue within the seat. Additionally, recent claims have resulted from a poor connection in the seat bot

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM