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...
Manufacturer safety record
Polaris Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 217 owner complaints and 19 recalls for Polaris vehicles from 1996 to 2023. The most complained-about model is the Slingshot (90 complaints).
- Complaints
- 217
- Recalls
- 19
- Crashes
- 20
- Fires
- 21
- Injuries
- 26
- Deaths
- 3
Polaris models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slingshot | 2015-2023 | 90 | 16 |
| Slingshot R | 2020-2023 | 3 | 2 |
| Slingshot S | 2021-2023 | 2 | 2 |
| Slingshot SL | 2020-2023 | 2 | 2 |
| Slingshot SLR | 2022-2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Victory | 1999-2011 | 36 | 0 |
| 1631 | 1996-2000 | 6 | 1 |
| 1633 | 1996-2001 | 6 | 1 |
| Slingshot GT | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Slingshot S Tech | 2021-2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Sportsman 1000XP | 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| Explorer | 1998-2001 | 10 | 0 |
| Sportsman 850XP | 2009-2016 | 9 | 0 |
| Ranger RZR | 2008-2013 | 7 | 0 |
| RZR | 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| Ranger 800 | 2010-2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 700 4X4 Efi | 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| Sportsman | 2006-2016 | 3 | 0 |
| Ranger 900 | 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| Ranger XP | 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| Scrambler | 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 400 | 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| Magnum 330 | 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| Ranger 570 | 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| Ranger XP 570 | 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| RZR XP | 2014 | 1 | 0 |
All time
Most complained-about Polaris vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 Polaris Slingshot | 36 | 9 | F |
| 2 | 2016 Polaris Slingshot | 25 | 8 | F |
| 3 | 2000 Polaris Victory | 17 | 0 | F |
| 4 | 1999 Polaris Victory | 16 | 0 | D |
| 5 | 2015 Polaris Sportsman 1000XP | 16 | 0 | - |
| 6 | 2017 Polaris Slingshot | 10 | 9 | D |
| 7 | 2017 Polaris RZR | 7 | 0 | - |
| 8 | 2022 Polaris Slingshot | 7 | 0 | C |
| 9 | 2018 Polaris Slingshot | 4 | 5 | C |
| 10 | 2019 Polaris Slingshot | 4 | 4 | B |
| 11 | 2005 Polaris 700 4X4 Efi | 4 | 0 | - |
| 12 | 2011 Polaris Ranger RZR | 3 | 0 | C |
| 13 | 2012 Polaris Ranger 800 | 3 | 0 | - |
| 14 | 2000 Polaris Explorer | 3 | 0 | D |
| 15 | 1998 Polaris Explorer | 3 | 0 | B |
Latest Polaris recalls
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.
Polaris, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Slingshot vehicles. The rear wheel studs may not have been fully pressed into the axle, possibly causing them to come loose.
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2019 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot GT motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Covers2019 Polaris Slingshot
Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. Additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent...
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