How many recalls does the 2016 Polaris Slingshot have?

The 2016 Polaris Slingshot has 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2016 Polaris Slingshot has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2016 Polaris Slingshot?

Of 41 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

2016 Polaris Slingshot Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Polaris Slingshot has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 127,964 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 6, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19V750000 2019-10-18 31,987 affected

Defect

Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.

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.

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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION 18V809000 2018-11-15 11,371 affected

Defect

Polaris Industries (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL and Slingshot SL LE motorcycles equipped with a backup camera. The back-up camera may fail internally, possibly melting the voltage regulator and blowing the fuse for that circuit, thereby preventing the taillight from…

Consequence

The melted voltage regulator can increase the risk of a fire. The loss of a tail light can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the back-up camera, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-04.

SEATS 18V195000 2018-03-26 24,235 affected

Defect

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…

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.

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…

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 17V357000 2017-06-01 8,962 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

Contamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

POWER TRAIN 16V755000 2016-10-19 17,572 affected

Defect

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.

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.

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 16V752000 2016-10-18 6,860 affected

Defect

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.

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.

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16V754000 2016-10-18 17,795 affected

Defect

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.

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.

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 15V777000 2015-11-20 9,182 affected

Defect

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured April 21, 2014, to October 22, 2015, Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured April 28, 2015 to October 23, 2015, and Slingshot SL SE motorcycles manufactured December 15, 2014, to October 22, 2015. In the…

Consequence

A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single headlight relay with a circuit that uses two headlight relays, free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Slingshot customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-05.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN

SERVICE BRAKES

STEERING

SUSPENSION

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SEAT BELTS

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WHEELS

Total complaints41

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Driver side.. Brake doesnt stop ,can feel it in brake pedal,constantly filling up resorvoir..also stays accelerated when coming to a stop..there is recalls on issue”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2022-10-25

“Driver side.. Brake doesnt stop ,can feel it in brake pedal,constantly filling up resorvoir..also stays accelerated when coming to a stop..there is recalls on issue”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2022-10-25

“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 polaris slingshot. While riding at various speeds, the rpms suddenly revved high and the vehicle accelerated on its own. The vehicle was taken to cycle sports center (4001 n. John young pkwy, orlando, fl) where the failure was confirmed, but the cause could not be…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2019-10-25

“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 polaris slingshot. While the contact was attempting to exit the vehicle, the reservoir seat belt latch failed to release. The failure occurred without warning. A bystander assisted and cut the contact out of the seat belt with scissors. The contact sprayed the base of…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2019-09-21

“2 large rear metal angle reflectors attached with double sided tape 1 detached from body thankfully while sitting at a red light. Metal angles are not secured to frame adequately. Could cause danger to motorist behind vehicle.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2019-07-01

“During normal driving on the highway day/night, the polaris slingshot electrical system would fail and lost of all lighting visibility for myself and others driving behind me would randomly happen making me a safety hazard on the road. The rear wiring harness fuse box burns out randomly getting…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-04-10

“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 polaris slingshot. While driving approximately 65 mph, the throttle lost power. The vehicle was taken to dhy motorsports (1300 clements bridge rd, township, nj 08096, [REDACTED]) where it was diagnosed that a pin in the harness was not connecting to the throttle, which…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-06-19

“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 polaris slingshot. While driving approximately 65 mph, the throttle lost power. The vehicle was taken to dhy motorsports (1300 clements bridge rd, township, nj 08096, [REDACTED]) where it was diagnosed that a pin in the harness was not connecting to the throttle, which…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2018-06-19