2023 POLARIS SLINGSHOT

2 recalls — 3 complaints

23V466000 Jul 3, 2023
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.
23V106000 Feb 20, 2023
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 3 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS1
SEAT BELTS1
SEATS1
AIR BAGS Oct 5, 2023
Incident date: Oct 1, 2023
I am under the moral obligation to report environmental and safety concerns surrounding the Indian motorcycles and Slingshot models.  The company engaged in installing components that are believed to have materials in its evaporative system that do not meet material specifications.  They source se... Read more
Crash
SEAT BELTS Oct 5, 2023
Incident date: Oct 1, 2023
I am under the moral obligation to report environmental and safety concerns surrounding the Indian motorcycles and Slingshot models.  The company engaged in installing components that are believed to have materials in its evaporative system that do not meet material specifications.  They source se... Read more
Crash
SEATS Oct 5, 2023
Incident date: Oct 1, 2023
I am under the moral obligation to report environmental and safety concerns surrounding the Indian motorcycles and Slingshot models.  The company engaged in installing components that are believed to have materials in its evaporative system that do not meet material specifications.  They source se... Read more
Crash

NHTSA Safety Investigations — POLARIS SLINGSHOT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE17005 Opened: Sep 18, 2017 — Closed: Mar 25, 2019
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2018
Seatbelt Retractor Failure
See attached closing resume summary.
PE15016 Opened: Apr 20, 2015 — Closed: Oct 16, 2015
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2015
Front wheel failure
We opened this PE after receiving an allegation of a sudden, catastrophic, right front wheel failure.Since opening it, we have met with dealer service personnel, interviewed owners, monitored various web forums, and requested information from Polaris.We are unaware of any additional wheel failures o... Read more

POLARIS SLINGSHOT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the POLARIS SLINGSHOT across all model years (2015–2023).

51 Total Recalls
135 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
16 Reported Crashes
4 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

POLARIS SLINGSHOT — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2023 (current) 2 3
2022 0 7 View
2021 1 2 View
2020 1 1 View
2019 5 7 View
2018 7 5 View
2017 12 15 View
2016 11 41 View
2015 12 54 View

Other POLARIS Models

Model Recalls Complaints
SLINGSHOT SL 6 4 View
SLINGSHOT S 5 2 View
SLINGSHOT SLR 4 0 View
SLINGSHOT R 4 9 View
SLINGSHOT S TECH 3 0 View
TRAIL BOSS 250 3 0 View
1633 1 7 View
SLINGSHOT GT 1 0 View