Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2011-2016 GEM E2, E2L, ELXD, and EL electric vehicles. The lower main frame tube may crack which can result in failure of the secondary upper cab frame.
Manufacturer safety record
Gem Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 25 owner complaints and 9 recalls for Gem vehicles from 1999 to 2017. The most complained-about model is the Nev (13 complaints).
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 9
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Gem models
All time
Most complained-about Gem vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2002 Gem Nev | 4 | 1 | D |
| 2 | 2017 Gem E2 | 3 | 3 | D |
| 3 | 2000 Gem Nev | 2 | 1 | C |
| 4 | 2001 Gem Nev | 2 | 1 | C |
| 5 | 2002 Gem E4 | 2 | 0 | C |
| 6 | 2003 Gem Nev | 2 | 1 | D |
| 7 | 2005 Gem Gem | 1 | 0 | - |
| 8 | 2006 Gem Nev | 1 | 1 | C |
| 9 | 2007 Gem Nev | 1 | 1 | C |
| 10 | 2010 Gem E4 | 1 | 1 | D |
| 11 | 2015 Gem E4 | 1 | 1 | C |
| 12 | 2016 Gem E4 | 1 | 3 | F |
| 13 | 2016 Gem E2 | 1 | 4 | F |
| 14 | 2001 Gem E825 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 15 | 2002 Gem 825 | 1 | 0 | - |
Latest Gem recalls
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD vehicles. The drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to become inoperative or go in the opposite direction than intended.
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles, equipped with steel wheels. The lug nuts on the front wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a front wheel detaching from the vehicle.
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to November 18, 2016. The drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to go in the opposite...
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 GEM EL, ES, E4, E4S, ELXD, E6, E6S, and E2 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2014, to August 25, 2015. The seat belts in the affected vehicles have retractor mechanisms that may fail...
Polaris is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Global Electric Motorcars manufactured from January 14, 2010, through November 23, 2012. The parking brake has mechanical components which may wear prematurely and prevent the brake from engaging.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data