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2019 Polaris Slingshot Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Polaris Slingshot has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 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 2019 Polaris Slingshot. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2019 Polaris Slingshot owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Polaris Slingshot, describing incidents dated November 4, 2019 to November 26, 2021.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 2 complaints
Power Train 1 complaint
Seats 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11453114 · Filed February 20, 2022
Issue #1: The driver seat was loose. There was an issue with the railing of the seat. That one got replaced. Issue #2: I have an issue with the rear wheel bearing. There is a loud clicking noise when driving the Slingshot. I had do bring it into the dealership several times. First they said it was…
ODI #11429347 · Filed August 16, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that since the motorcycle was purchased, there was an abnormal grinding sound while driving at various speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the grinding sound increased with an abnormal popping and…
ODI #11337695 · Filed July 6, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V750000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 19V881000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIDERSVILLE CYCLE (75 GOOD TIMES DR…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2019 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
- Recall 18V-531

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

10A Circuit Breaker Can Trip Causing Stall

NHTSA #19V881000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice

Reported December 11, 2019 · Polaris Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,915 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Polaris campaign T-19-02 · Owners notified January 22, 2020 · Vehicles built February 12, 2019 – July 30, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2019 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot GT motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.

Safety consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Polaris will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-19-02.

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.

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.

Seat Belt or Seat Back may Detach; Seat may Slide

NHTSA #19V185000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice

Reported March 7, 2019 · Polaris Industries, Inc.

Potentially affected: 3,311 vehicles

Repair completion: 76.2% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Polaris campaign T-18-01 · Owners notified April 11, 2019 · Vehicles built February 24, 2018 – January 14, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2018-2019 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 April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-01. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 18V-195.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2019 Polaris Slingshot. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Polaris Slingshot.

Wheels; Seats; Unknown or Other

ODI #11453114

Incident: November 26, 2021 · Filed: February 20, 2022

Issue #1: The driver seat was loose. There was an issue with the railing of the seat. That one got replaced. Issue #2: I have an issue with the rear wheel bearing. There is a loud clicking noise when driving the Slingshot. I had do bring it into the dealership several times. First they said it was normal. Now it's been in the dealership for a few months now, since Black Friday. After going back and forth with the dealership & Polaris. Polaris has agreed that the rear wheel bearing has to be replaced. The only thing I change was the rear tire. Different brand, but same specs. I was given different information, which caused additional damage. They were blaming the rear tire and saying it was my fault because I didn't use a Polaris brand. I also have pics of the damaged bearing and a video of the noise issue.

Suspension; Power Train

ODI #11429347

Incident: June 5, 2021 · Filed: August 16, 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that since the motorcycle was purchased, there was an abnormal grinding sound while driving at various speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the grinding sound increased with an abnormal popping and cracking sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the axle and rear bearings needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted and had significantly increased. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. A case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,550.

Electrical System

ODI #11337695

Incident: November 4, 2019 · Filed: July 6, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V750000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 19V881000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIDERSVILLE CYCLE (75 GOOD TIMES DR, BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV 25411; (304) 258-1449) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Electrical System

ODI #11291541

Incident: November 4, 2019 · Filed: December 27, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 POLARIS SLINGSHOT SL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V750000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. MALL OF GEORGIA INDIAN MOTORCYCLE (2745 MALL OF GEORGIA BLVD, BUFORD, GA 30519) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

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