Polaris Slingshot problems and complaints, 2015 to 2017
71 NHTSA owner complaints and 13 recalls across 3 model years, 2015 to 2017. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 71complaints
- 13recalls
- 8reported crashes
- 3reported fires
- 9reported injuries
- 3reported deaths
Which Polaris Slingshot years should you avoid?
We cover 3 model years of the Polaris Slingshot, too few to say which stand out.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
Recalls (13)
Electrical system · 19V750000 · Oct 2019 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017
Damaged terminals may result in the loss of forward and rear lighting, instrument cluster gauges, or power steering assist. Any of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 18V809000 · Nov 2018 · model years 2015, 2016
The melted voltage regulator can increase the risk of a fire. The loss of a tail light can increase the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 18V531000 · Aug 2018 · model year 2017
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Brakes · 18V321000 · May 2018 · model year 2017
If the brake pedal separates from the brake master cylinder, it would cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 18V195000 · Mar 2018 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017
If the seat belt buckle or seat back detach from the seat base, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. If the driver's seat unexpectedly moves, it can cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 17V357000 · Jun 2017 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017
Contamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Steering · 17V158000 · Mar 2017 · model year 2017
Reduced steering and/or suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 16V755000 · Oct 2016 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017
Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 16V754000 · Oct 2016 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017
The insufficient clearance may allow the fuel line to rub against the hood until it leaks fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Brakes · 16V752000 · Oct 2016 · model years 2016, 2017
Over tightening of the brake pressure switch may damage the seal, allowing brake fluid to leak, resulting in reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 15V777000 · Nov 2015 · model years 2015, 2016
A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Steering · 15V022000 · Jan 2015 · model year 2015
If the steering pinion gear disengages from the steering rack, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Structure · 15V020000 · Jan 2015 · model year 2015
If the roll hoops do not meet strength specifications, in the event of a rollover crash they may not provide proper protection, increasing the risk of a personal injury.