NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Polaris Slingshot Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Polaris Slingshot has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2020 Polaris Slingshot. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Polaris Slingshot owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Polaris Slingshot, describing incidents dated February 28, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11721191 · Filed
This is a common problem in 2020+ slingshots brake pressure switches the bike will go in neutral while driving and stay in neutral until you cut bike off to reset the switches very dangerous when driving
Loose Rear Wheel Studs May Cause Wheel Detachment
NHTSA #21V629000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice
Reported August 10, 2021 · Polaris, Inc.
Potentially affected: 4,744 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Polaris campaign T-21-01 · Owners notified August 27, 2021
Defect description
Polaris, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Slingshot vehicles. The rear wheel studs may not have been fully pressed into the axle, possibly causing them to come loose.
Safety consequence
Loose rear wheel studs could result in wheel detachment, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the rear axle/stud assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Polaris' number for this recall is T-21-01.
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 model years
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