NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 GEM e6 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 GEM e6 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized GEM dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 GEM e6. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #18V484000Reported July 19, 2018 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,110 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive mode system with one that has separate inputs for each position (forward, neutral and reverse), free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-884. Vehicles previously repaired under that campaign need the repairs covered by this campaign as well.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
NHTSA #17V279000Reported April 26, 2017 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,254 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lug nuts, and inspect the wheels. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-17-01.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #16V884000Reported December 8, 2016 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,644 vehicles
Defect description
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 direction than intended.
Safety consequence
If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-16-01.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
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