NHTSA lists 25 complaints for the 2016 Polaris Slingshot, 2 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as POLARIS SLINGSHOT.
Recalls
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8 recalls.
Date: 2019-10-18. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-11-15. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
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 functioning properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of F (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-03-26. Systems: SEAT BELTS, SEATS.
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 driver's seat to move unexpectedly. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-06-01. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM.
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 in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-10-19. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-10-18. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-10-18. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-11-20. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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 affected motorcycles, the headlight relay may fail and result in a loss of headlight (excerpt)
Consequence: A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
42 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 19 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
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| ENGINE | 3 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
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| SUSPENSION | 3 |
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11037095
Date: 2026-08-11. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Submitting a Debug Report immediately after a Digital Wrench II incident is strongly recommended. Digital Wrench II errors may be caused by vehicle module issues, software or equipment malfunctions, or interruptions during updates and flash procedures. Common causes include poor internet connectivit
11034550
Date: 2026-06-19. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
This Ask Polaris article provides information to systematically identify the root cause of excessive exhaust smoke by distinguishing between oil consumption, coolant intrusion, and fuel-related conditions.
11034549
Date: 2026-06-06. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding battery maintenance on Model Year 2019 and older Slingshot vehicles.
11034548
Date: 2026-06-02. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
This Ask Polaris article provides information about how to perform a leakdown test on Polaris Slingshot vehicles.
11029832
Date: 2026-02-05. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
A new input shaft seal, PN 3610429, has been released for Model Year 2015-2026 Slingshot right angle drives for improved leak resistance. Vehicles produced after 11/10/2025 have the updated seal. When installing, this seal requires a lower pinion rolling torque specification. Improper pinion rolling
11025906
Date: 2025-11-21. Type: Other. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
This Slingshot help center article contains instructions for inspecting and adjusting your lights for model year 2019 and older Slingshot vehicles.
11024950
Date: 2025-10-17. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding replacing the angle drive fluid on model year 2015-2019 Slingshot vehicles.
11022502
Date: 2025-08-29. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.
This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding spark plug inspection and replacement on model year 2015-2019 Polaris Slingshot vehicles.
11017412
Date: 2025-04-14. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This Slingshot Help Center article provides information regarding fuse replacement for Model Year 2019 and older Slingshot vehicles.
11011511
Date: 2024-11-20. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding adjustment and maintenance of the headlamps on Model Year 2019 and older Slingshot vehicles.