NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Polaris Slingshot Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Polaris Slingshot has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Polaris dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Polaris Slingshot. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Polaris Slingshot owner complaints
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Polaris Slingshot, describing incidents dated September 23, 2016 to February 6, 2022.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Seat Belts 2 complaints
- Seats 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
Of the 10 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 10 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11476077 · Filed
Seat backs on both driver and passenger sides are coming off frame. The screws/bolts are falling out no way to put them back in and secure the back of the seats to seat frame. Have only 3600 miles on a 2017 Slingshot has not been used much. The back of the seat screws are Fallin out making the seat…
ODI #11459062 · Filed
Both the driver and passenger seat back screws shrouds have broken off under normal conditions and operation while operating the vehicle. When coming to a stop or while driving, the seat back moves, pushing the driver and passenger up against the steering wheel and dash with an increased risk of…
ODI #11451617 · Filed
After braking a few times the “brake failure” light will come in the dashboard disabling the cruise control. After researching online I found this article TSA-18-02 that states that it is a known problem! This should be a recall and not just an ”service advisory”
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Polaris Slingshot in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE17-005: Seatbelt Retractor Failure
Closed March 25, 2019
Excessive Current may Damage Fuse Holder
NHTSA #19V750000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice
Reported October 18, 2019 · Polaris Inc.
Potentially affected: 31,987 vehicles
Repair completion: 43.81% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Polaris campaign T-19-01 · Owners notified October 24, 2019 · Vehicles built March 4, 2014 – August 2, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.
Safety consequence
Damaged terminals may result in the loss of forward and rear lighting, instrument cluster gauges, or power steering assist. Any of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse block terminals and relocate the 50 amp chassis fuse, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris's number for this recall is T-19-01.
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.
Seatbelt Retractor may Separate and Fail
NHTSA #18V531000 · Seat Belts — Front — Retractor · NHTSA notice
Reported August 15, 2018 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 10,658 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Polaris campaign T-18-03 · Owners notified August 28, 2018 · Vehicles built March 15, 2016 – August 3, 2018 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-03.
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.safercar.gov.
Brake Pedal may Separate from Master Cylinder
NHTSA #18V321000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Pedals and Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported May 16, 2018 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 4,342 vehicles
Repair completion: 87.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Polaris campaign T-18-02 · Owners notified June 5, 2018 · Vehicles built June 23, 2016 – May 3, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, Slingshot SL Icon, and Slingshot GT LE motorcycles. The brake pedals may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the brake pedal to separate from the brake master cylinder.
Safety consequence
If the brake pedal separates from the brake master cylinder, it would cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engagement of the brake pedal retaining clip and reassemble it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-02.
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.
Seat Belt or Seat Back may Detach; Seat may Slide
NHTSA #18V195000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported March 26, 2018 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 24,235 vehicles
Repair completion: 65.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Polaris campaign T-18-01 · Owners notified April 16, 2018 · Vehicles built March 4, 2014 – February 26, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling all 2015-2018 Polaris 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 proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.
Safety consequence
If the seat belt buckle or seat back detach from the seat base, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. If the driver's seat unexpectedly moves, it can cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt bracket and seat back welds, and the seat slider latching function. If the weld is missing or incomplete, or if the slider doesn't latch properly, the seat bases will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-01.
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.
Missing Sealing Grommets in Replacement Swingarms
NHTSA #17V357000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring · NHTSA notice
Reported June 1, 2017 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 8,962 vehicles
Repair completion: 73.76% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Polaris campaign T-17-04 · Owners notified June 13, 2017 · Vehicles built April 21, 2014 – September 7, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor.
Safety consequence
Contamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swingarms for missing grommets, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-04.
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.
Loose Steering/Suspension Connections
NHTSA #17V158000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported March 10, 2017 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 254 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Polaris campaign T-17-01 · Owners notified March 23, 2017 · Vehicles built January 23, 2017 – February 23, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles. Three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance.
Safety consequence
Reduced steering and/or suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected nuts and bolts, tightening them correctly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-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.
Swing Arm may have Decreased Strength
NHTSA #16V755000 · Power Train — Driveline · NHTSA notice
Reported October 19, 2016 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 17,572 vehicles
Repair completion: 79.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Polaris campaign T-16-06 · Owners notified December 15, 2016 · Vehicles built March 4, 2014 – October 7, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to September 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.
Safety consequence
Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the swing arm, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-06.
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.
Fuel Line may Leak from Abrasion Against Hood
NHTSA #16V754000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported October 18, 2016 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 17,795 vehicles
Repair completion: 80.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Polaris campaign T-16-03 · Owners notified December 15, 2016 · Vehicles built March 4, 2014 – October 7, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Polaris Idustries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to October 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the fuel line and the hood structure.
Safety consequence
The insufficient clearance may allow the fuel line to rub against the hood until it leaks fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the replace the engine fuel line, and inspect the retention clips to reduce the risk of interference, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-03.
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.safercar.gov.
Brake Fluid Leak from Overtorqued Pressure Switch
NHTSA #16V752000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported October 18, 2016 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 6,860 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Polaris campaign T-16-02 · Owners notified December 15, 2016 · Vehicles built December 28, 2015 – April 27, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured December 28, 2015, to April 27, 2016. The brake pressure switch may have been over tightened in the affected motorcycles.
Safety consequence
Over tightening of the brake pressure switch may damage the seal, allowing brake fluid to leak, resulting in reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake pressure switch seals, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-02.
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.
Other Polaris Slingshot model years
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