How many recalls does the 2013 Polaris Sportsman 850xp have?

The 2013 Polaris Sportsman 850xp has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2013 Polaris Sportsman 850xp 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 2013 Polaris Sportsman 850xp?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2013 Polaris Sportsman 850xp Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2013 Polaris Sportsman 850xp. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Went to start machine after a day of riding. Couldn't get engine to start without giving it throttle. Called dealer, waited over 2 weeks to get it in. They changed a bunch of sensors, but never fixed anything. I brought it to another dealer, and they found the crank shaft timing gear had spun on…”

ENGINE · reported 2014-04-26

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Polaris Sportsman 850xp as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.