2020 Polaris Slingshot recalls and problems

The 2020 Polaris Slingshot has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

2021 Polaris Slingshot
Pictured: a 2021 model; the 2020 may differ in details. Photo: 2021 Polaris Slingshot by Marinek9, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2020 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 9 Slingshot model years — 8th most.

1recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Wheels

Aug 10, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V629000 · 4,744 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Loose rear wheel studs could result in wheel detachment, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the rear axle/stud assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Polaris' number for this recall is T-21-01.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2020 vs. other Polaris Slingshot years

2015: 36 complaints2015362016: 25 complaints20162017: 10 complaints20172018: 4 complaints20182019: 4 complaints20192020: 1 complaints20202021: 2 complaints20212022: 7 complaints20222023: 1 complaints20231

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Polaris Slingshot have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2020 Polaris Slingshot, the latest from Aug 10, 2021 (wheels). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Polaris Slingshot?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.