NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Polaris Slingshot S Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Polaris Slingshot S has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Polaris dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Polaris Slingshot S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2023 Polaris Slingshot S owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 Polaris Slingshot S, describing incidents dated December 19, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11634851 · Filed
The contact owns a 2023 Polaris Slingshot S. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the vehicle independently rolled forward causing the front of the vehicle to crash into the rear end of another unoccupied parked vehicle twice in the same day. No injuries were…
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
NHTSA #23V466000 · Back Over Prevention — Display Function · NHTSA notice
Reported July 3, 2023 · Polaris Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 22,218 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Polaris campaign T-23-03 · Owners notified September 6, 2023
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Alternator May Fail and Cause Fire
NHTSA #23V106000 · Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator · NHTSA notice
Reported February 20, 2023 · Polaris Inc.
Potentially affected: 163 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Polaris campaign T-23-01 · Owners notified March 21, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An improperly heat-treated alternator may crack and separate during operation, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other Polaris Slingshot S model years
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