2023 Polaris Slingshot recalls and problems

The 2023 Polaris Slingshot has 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

Pictured: a 2022 model; the 2023 may differ in details. Photo: 2022 Polaris Slingshot by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2023 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

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

2recalls

1complaints

1crashes

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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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Back Over Prevention

Jul 3, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V466000 · 22,218 vehicles

Problem: 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, the rearview camera image may freeze and display a blank screen if shifted into reverse again. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will update the Ride Command software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-23-03.

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.

Electrical System

Feb 20, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V106000 · 163 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: An improperly heat-treated alternator may crack and separate during operation, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-23-01.

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

Air Bags1

Seat Belts1

Seats1

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

2023 vs. other Polaris Slingshot years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Polaris Slingshot have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2023 Polaris Slingshot, the latest from Jul 3, 2023 (back over prevention). 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 2023 Polaris Slingshot?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (1), seat belts (1), seats (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.