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.
2010-2017 · 8 model years
Gem E2 Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Gem E2 across 8 model years, and it has 6 recalls. The 2016 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
E2 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common E2 problems
Gem E2 recalls 6
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.
Latest E2 complaints
When driving my GEM on the street it just stalls, quits unexpectedly. The dealer replaced the wiring harness a short time ago and ran without problems for about six weeks before starting to stall again. It is a dangerous, unsafe vehicle that could get you killed if it stalls when a car or truck is behind you. These GEM models should be recalled and the consumer's money refunded. The dealer will not respond to my messages and so I am left with an unsafe, undriveable vehicle. You are my only avenue to redress of this unfair situation.
The gem e2 has 2 electrical systems. 48 Volts for the drive system, and 12 volts for headlights etc. When driving on a city street down a hill of approximately 1 degree or more and you apply the brakes, all headlights, taillights, and the speedometer and dome lights will all shut down. After releasing the brakes, the 12 volts system will reset itself. This has not happened while driving on a flat surface or uphill. The gem e2 has regenerative braking. If I use the emergency/parking brake to stop the vehicle, while driving downhill, this does not happen.
The gem e2 has 2 electrical systems. 48 Volts for the drive system, and 12 volts for headlights etc. When driving on a city street down a hill of approximately 1 degree or more and you apply the brakes, all headlights, taillights, and the speedometer and dome lights will all shut down. After releasing the brakes, the 12 volts system will reset itself. This has not happened while driving on a flat surface or uphill. The gem e2 has regenerative braking. If I use the emergency/parking brake to stop the vehicle, while driving downhill, this does not happen.
The gem e2 has 2 electrical systems. 48 Volts for the drive system, and 12 volts for headlights etc. When driving on a city street down a hill of approximately 1 degree or more and you apply the brakes, all headlights, taillights, and the speedometer and dome lights will all shut down. After releasing the brakes, the 12 volts system will reset itself. This has not happened while driving on a flat surface or uphill. The gem e2 has regenerative braking. If I use the emergency/parking brake to stop the vehicle, while driving downhill, this does not happen.
Questions about the Gem E2
Which Gem E2 years have the most problems?
Which Gem E2 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Gem E2 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (3) most often.
How many recalls does the Gem E2 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls across all Gem E2 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
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