How many recalls does the 2015 Polaris Slingshot have?

The 2015 Polaris Slingshot has 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2015 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 2015 Polaris Slingshot?

Of 54 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2015 Polaris Slingshot Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2015 Polaris Slingshot has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 124,577 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 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.

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.

STEERING 15V022000 2015-01-21 1,896 affected

Defect

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to January 9, 2015, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to January 10, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the upper pinion bearing may fail on the steering rack…

Consequence

If the steering pinion gear disengages from the steering rack, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-02.

STRUCTURE 15V020000 2015-01-20 1,577 affected

Defect

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to December 16, 2014, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to December 15, 2014. The affected motorcycles may be equipped with roll hoops that do not meet hardness…

Consequence

If the roll hoops do not meet strength specifications, in the event of a rollover crash they may not provide proper protection, increasing the risk of a personal injury.

Remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roll hoops, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-651-408-7579. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-01.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SERVICE BRAKES

SUSPENSION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

STEERING

111

SEAT BELTS

111

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints54

What owners report

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

“Rpm hang on start and shifting gears on start engine rpm goes to 7000 and hangs there I have to shut it off and restart on shifting the rpms hang at the previous level example in 1st gear shifting to 2nd clutch at 2000 rpm stays there clutch out in 2nd maintains 2000 rpms with no increase on gas…”

ENGINE · reported 2021-09-25

“While I was shifting, when I depressed the clutch, the engine fully revved. During this instance, I tapped the gas pedal to see if it was sticking. It was not sticking and was fully out. This happened so fast as I was driving on hills in the mountains and had to turn the key off, which was the…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2020-08-16

“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 polaris slingshot. The contact stated that he checked the tire pressure and removed the front passenger side tire. Afterwards, grease came out of the cracked seal and the wheel bearing looked worn and loose. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING · reported 2019-06-03

“Steering racket pinion broke fell apart bearing fell out”

STEERING · reported 2019-05-14

“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 polaris slingshot. While driving, the cruise control failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to tousley motorsports (located at 1400 co rd e east, st paul, mn 55110, [REDACTED]) where it was diagnosed that the rear wheel bearing and sensor were fractured. The vehicle…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2018-10-21

“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 polaris slingshot. While driving, the cruise control failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to tousley motorsports (located at 1400 co rd e east, st paul, mn 55110, [REDACTED]) where it was diagnosed that the rear wheel bearing and sensor were fractured. The vehicle…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL · reported 2018-10-21

“Electrical short/fire in backup camera causing failure in break lights, tail lights, abs, cruise control, radio, blinkers, horn. Vehicle was being operated at approximately 60 mph when incident occurred.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-08-04

“After less than a year of operation, the brake failure light began turning on. I took the vehicle to auburn powersports at least 8-9 times to fix the problem and every time the problem was not fixed. All recalls are complete. The light comes on every time I ride the vehicle. It comes on when the…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2017-08-28

Defect investigations

Investigation PE15016 Opened 2015-04-20 · closed 2015-10-16

Front wheel failure

We opened this PE after receiving an allegation of a sudden, catastrophic, right front wheel failure.Since opening it, we have met with dealer service personnel, interviewed owners, monitored various web forums, and requested information from Polaris.We are unaware of any additional wheel failures occurring in the…

Investigation PE17005 Opened 2017-09-18 · closed 2019-03-25