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2015 Polaris SLINGSHOT problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

36 owner complaints analyzed

9 distinct recall campaigns

2,050 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2015 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 17 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 36 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Transmission and shifting	8	22.2%
Braking behavior	6	16.7%
Steering behavior	4	11.1%
Electrical and battery issues	1	2.8%
Fuel system concerns	1	2.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine

Power Train

Vehicle Speed Control

Service Brakes

Suspension

Electrical System

Fuel/Propulsion System

Steering

Engine: 8; Power Train: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 6; Service Brakes: 5; Suspension: 5; Electrical System: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Steering: 3

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 16; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 19 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2015: 9; 2016: 8; 2017: 10; 2018: 3; 2019: 4; 2020: 1; 2021: 1

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10713598 · 2015-04-29 (April 29, 2015)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE BY SHIFTING DOWN THE CLUTCH AND TURNING THE KEY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. WHEN THE CONTACT PICKED UP THE VEHICLE, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10713598 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10726812 · 2015-06-23 (June 23, 2015)

FROM DAY ONE IVE EXPERIENCED OCCASIONAL TO FREQUENT ENGINE FLARES, WHICH IS, WHEN I PRESS THE CLUTCH ALL THE IN WHILE TAKING MY FOOT OFF OF THE THROTTLE, THE ENGINE RPM WILL HANG AT IT'S CURRENT VALUE AND WILL SOMETIMES INCREASE 500-1000 RPMS AND REMAIN THERE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE REDUCING ON IT'S OWN. AT TIMES I CAN GO THROUGH SEVERAL SHIFTING EVENTS TO HOURS OF NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PROBLEMS BUT, THE FLARING HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED ON EVERY RIDE IVE BEEN ON. ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO HE RE-FLASHED THE ECU WHICH MADE THE ENGINE RUN SMOOTHER …

Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10726812 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10836556 · 2016-02-16 (February 16, 2016)

AFTER JUST LESS THAN 3,500 MILES, THE MASTER BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON DURING A NORMAL DRIVE. QUICKLY BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO GARAGE. FOLLOWED OWNER'S MANUAL GUIDELINES, CHECKED BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER INDICATED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, NO NEED TO BRING IN FOR INSPECTION IF THERE IS STILL BRAKING. I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN WITH THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT, AND IF THE BRAKES DO FAIL, THIS WOULD RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. OVER THE PHONE THEY INDICATED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE; IF SO THEN POLA…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10836556 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10939025 · 2017-01-02 (January 2, 2017)

BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT ON DASH. ABS AND CRUISE CONTROL IS DISABLED. THIS VEHICLE IS 2 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 2,500 MILES ON IT. THIS PROBLEM HAS PLAGUE MOST OWNERS OF THE SLINGSHOT WITH THE SLINGSHOT FORUMS WORKING TO TRY TO SOLVE PROBLEM. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM ALONG WITH THE SPONGY (AIR IN BRAKE LINES) WHICH HAS NOT BE ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED BY POLARIS. THIS BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME AND OF COURSE IS OF CONCERN ONLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 2,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10939025 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10704198 · 2015-04-07 (April 7, 2015)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS:15V022000 (STEERING) AND 15V020000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 5/18/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 06/02/15*JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10704198 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10910947 · 2016-10-01 (October 1, 2016)

ON AUGUST 13, 2016 MY BROTHER WAS DRIVING HIS 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT (MODEL # T15AAPFAAB) WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. HIS VEHICLE THEN COLLIDED WITH A CAR BEING DRIVEN IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, MY BROTHER DID NOT SURVIVE. SOON AFTER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT HIS VEHICLE MAY BE INCLUDED IT THE NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 15V-022 FOR LOSS OF STEERING (POLARIS RECALL SLI-15-02). I CONVEYED THIS INFORMATION TO THE LIVONIA, MICHIGAN POLICE OFFICER WHO WAS INVESTIGATING THE COLLISION. OFFICER HAYNE, OF THE LIVONIA PD THEN CON…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10910947 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11121816 · 2018-08-23 (August 23, 2018)

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.

Owner-reported narrative. 9,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11121816 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

36 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

47.2%Usable mileage17 / 36 records

100.0%Valid incident date36 / 36 records

100.0%Valid filing date36 / 36 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates36 / 36 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Power Train	616.7% ODI 10838361 CPSC: POLARIS SLINGSHOT: CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE MOTORCYCLE, HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE EXTREMELY HIGH ENGINE REVOLUTION DURING THE PROCESS OF SHIFTING GEARS. UPDATED 01/10/17. BF THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST DEALER. THE MECHANIC PERFORMED A ROAD TEST, BUT COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM REGARDING THE HIGH ENGINE REVOLUTIONS DURING SHIFTING. AN ECU UPDATE WAS PERFORMED. HOWEVER IT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 02/02/17.JB Look up ODI 10838361 at NHTSA ↗	728.0% ODI 10919981 · 1,700 mi ON 10/28/2016 I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, FREEDOM POWERSPORTS, WEATHERFORD, TX TO HAVE A MINOR, BUT PERSISTENT FLUID LEAK CORRECTED. WHEN I ARRIVED THE DEALER'S SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SWING ARM AND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO MAINTAIN POSSESSION OF MY VEHICLE UNTIL PARTS TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECT WERE RECEIVED AND INSTALLED. THE REPRESENTATIVE STATED IT WOULD BE "AT LEAST A MONTH" BEFORE I COULD EXPECT IT TO BE RETURNED TO MY POSSESSION. HE STATED THAT A "DO NOT… Look up ODI 10919981 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 11429347 · 3,550 mi The contact owns a 2019 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that since the motorcycle was purchased, there was an abnormal grinding sound while driving at various speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the grinding sound increased with an abnormal popping and cracking sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the axle and rear bearings needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted and had signi… Look up ODI 11429347 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	571.4% ODI 11538646 · 2,400 mi The contact's wife owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the engine was rewired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 2,400. Look up ODI 11538646 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	513.9% ODI 10836556 · 3,500 mi AFTER JUST LESS THAN 3,500 MILES, THE MASTER BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON DURING A NORMAL DRIVE. QUICKLY BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO GARAGE. FOLLOWED OWNER'S MANUAL GUIDELINES, CHECKED BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER INDICATED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, NO NEED TO BRING IN FOR INSPECTION IF THERE IS STILL BRAKING. I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN WITH THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT, AND IF THE BRAKES DO FAIL, THIS WOULD RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. OVER THE PHONE THEY INDICATED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE; IF SO THEN POLA… Look up ODI 10836556 at NHTSA ↗	624.0% ODI 10789404 · 5 mi BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS DOWN TO THE FLOOD WHEN APPLIED. DEALER STATES THAT ALL SLINGSHOTS ACT THIS WAY. THE PEDAL WILL COME BACK UP IF PUMPED. BRAKES HAVE BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER. NO AIR IN THE LINE. THE PROBLEM MUST BE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.. WHEN TRAVELING AT NORMAL ROAD SPEED AND BRAKES NEED TO BE APPLIED, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING EFFICACY IN COMPROMISED. I CALLED POLARIS, BUT NOBODY HAS RETURNED MY CALL. Look up ODI 10789404 at NHTSA ↗	220.0% ODI 10958800 · 5,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND STEERING ABILITY FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL MORE TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, A WEEK LATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE WAS LOSE AND WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE M… Look up ODI 10958800 at NHTSA ↗	125.0% ODI 11205687 · 900 mi THE VEHICLE WAS BEING PERSONALLY INSPECTED WHILE STATIONARY. I HAVE NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT WEAR DIFFERENCE IN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR WHILE IT IS BEING BEDDED. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, I HAVE DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE 2 DIFFERENT FRONT ROTOR TYPES ON THIS VEHICLE. THE RIGHT ROTOR IS A SINGLE PIECE ROTOR WHILE THE LEFT ROTOR IS THE DUAL-PIECE ROTOR THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE ON THE SLR VERSION. ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL, THE SINGLE ROTOR MINIMUM THICKNESS IS FRONT 4.5MM, REAR 6.5MM WHILE THE DUAL-ROTOR MINIMUM THICKNESS IS FRONT 19MM, REAR 19M. THEY… Look up ODI 11205687 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11721191 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 Look up ODI 11721191 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	411.1% ODI 10943528 CONSUMER STATED DRIVING ON HWY 80 WHEN THE CAR STARTS RUNNING WEIRD, I SLOW DOWN AND PULL TO THE SLOW LANE. THEN VEHICLE NOTE SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING INTO THE AREA WHERE MY FEET ARE. GOT OUT AND CAR BURNED TO THE GROUND..BF Look up ODI 10943528 at NHTSA ↗	28.0% ODI 11204082 · 4,335 mi 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 VERY HOT AND SPARKING WHILE DRIVING AND BURNING OUT THE PLASTIC ON THE FUSE BOX. Look up ODI 11204082 at NHTSA ↗	330.0% ODI 11286440 · 100 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE HEADLIGHTS, REAR BRAKE LIGHTS, AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING RANDOMLY SHUT OFF. ALSO, WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AND THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V750000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). AFTER CONTACTING VALLEY MOTORSPORTS (195 E MOSBY RD, HARRISBURG, VA) AND THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT T… Look up ODI 11286440 at NHTSA ↗	250.0% ODI 11278927 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V750000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED RIDENOW POWERSPORTS PEORIA & INDIAN MOTORCYCLE PEORIA (8546 W LUDLOW DR, SUITE 100, PEORIA, AZ 85381, [phone removed]) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER UNTIL DECEMBER 5, 2019. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: C/6129161T0C1H6. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE… Look up ODI 11278927 at NHTSA ↗	250.0% ODI 11291541 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 POLARIS SLINGSHOT SL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V750000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. MALL OF GEORGIA INDIAN MOTORCYCLE (2745 MALL OF GEORGIA BLVD, BUFORD, GA 30519) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. Look up ODI 11291541 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine	822.2% ODI 10678915 · 25 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLING SHOT (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25. Look up ODI 10678915 at NHTSA ↗	14.0% ODI 11099824 · 103,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEAT FROM THE MUFFLER AND ENGINE ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER IN PHILADELPHIA, PA, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. Look up ODI 11099824 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11734077 · 20,800 mi The contact owns a 2021 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the oil, brake, ABS, check engine, and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle then accelerated inadvertently and swayed back and forth, and when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle did not slow down as intended. The contact added that the motorcycle then ran over a curb and crashed into bushes, where the vehicle finally stopped. The contact sustained leg, arm, neck, shoulder, back, and mental… Look up ODI 11734077 at NHTSA ↗	114.3% ODI 11615037 · 800 mi The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the transmission downshifted with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact became aware that the message “Shift not Allowed” was displayed. The motorcycle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800. Look up ODI 11615037 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Steering	38.3% ODI 10704198 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS:15V022000 (STEERING) AND 15V020000 (STRUCTURE); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 5/18/15CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 06/02/15JB Look up ODI 10704198 at NHTSA ↗	624.0% ODI 10853075 · 800 mi WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, EPAS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING IMMEDIATELY DISENGAGED. PULLED OVER, SHUT THE SLINGSHOT OFF, WAITED AWHILE, AND THEN RESTARTED, THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON FOR 1/8TH OF A MILE AND THEN LIGHT WENT OUT, AND THEN POWER STEERING WAS BACK TO NORMAL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. BOUGHT SLINGSHOT ON 02/25/2016. Look up ODI 10853075 at NHTSA ↗	220.0% ODI 10958800 · 5,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND STEERING ABILITY FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL MORE TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, A WEEK LATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE WAS LOSE AND WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE M… Look up ODI 10958800 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Suspension	513.9% ODI 10743395 · 1,500 mi THE WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED AT 1500 MILES... UPDATED 12/08/2017*CN Look up ODI 10743395 at NHTSA ↗	416.0% ODI 10882404 · 1,480 mi I WAS COMING OUT OF A ROUND A BOUT INTERSECTION IN THE CITY, WHERE I HAD TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN INTO IT AND AND A RIGHT TURN OUT OF IT. JUST AS I CAME OUT OF THE TURN, THERE WAS A JOLT AND AS IF I'D BEEN HIT FROM THE SIDE IN REAR. I WAS ABLE TO STEER OUT OF IT AND INTO A PARKING LOT THAT WAS RIGHT THERE. I WAS ONLY MOVING AT 30 MPH WHEN THE SWING ARM SNAPPED FROM THE STRESS OF THE TURN. IF THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY OR ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD, I MAY WELL HAVE BEEN KILLED. Look up ODI 10882404 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 11429347 · 3,550 mi The contact owns a 2019 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that since the motorcycle was purchased, there was an abnormal grinding sound while driving at various speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the grinding sound increased with an abnormal popping and cracking sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the axle and rear bearings needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted and had signi… Look up ODI 11429347 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Vehicle Speed Control	616.7% ODI 10713598 · 5,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE BY SHIFTING DOWN THE CLUTCH AND TURNING THE KEY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. WHEN THE CONTACT PICKED UP THE VEHICLE, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. Look up ODI 10713598 at NHTSA ↗	28.0% ODI 11104670 · 5,900 mi 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, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A PIN IN THE HARNESS WAS NOT CONNECTING TO THE THROTTLE, WHICH CAUSED THE THROTTLE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE STRUCK A DEER. THE FRONT END OF THE SLINGSHOT WAS SMASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S … Look up ODI 11104670 at NHTSA ↗	110.0% ODI 11099569 · 4,774 mi ON MAY 5, 2018, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING THE STREET WITHIN SPEED LIMITS AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER 2ND GEAR. THE GAS PEDAL FELT STRANGE WHEN I DEPRESSED IT, SINCE IT WENT TO THE RIGHT. JUST THEN THE VEHICLE SPUN TO THE LEFT AND HIT A PARKED VEHICLE, REPEATEDLY. THE VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING, AFTER EVERY IMPACT AS IT WENT FORWARD TOWARDS THE PARKED CAR. THE PARKED CAR SUFFERED MULTIPLIED IMPACTS TO THE DRIVER FRONT, FENDER, DOORS, AND REAR AS THE SLINGSHOT KEPT ACCELERATING AND HITTI… Look up ODI 11099569 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Wheels	25.6% ODI 10704009 · 1,067 mi WE TOOK OUR SLINGSHOT SL BACK TO OUR DEALER TO HAVE THEM REMOVE AND CHECK FRONT WHEEL RIMS FOR CRACKLES DUE TO RECENT REPORTS OF OVER 10 OTHER SLINGSHOT OWNERS HAVING THEIR WHEELS RIMS FAILURE DUE TO CRACKS WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER WOULD MULTIPLE CASTING IMPERFECTIONS AND ONE LARGE CRACK APPROX 1 INCH IN LENGTH AND 0.1 ML IN WIDTH (WIDE ENOUGH TO PUT A FINGERNAIL). POLARIS WAS CONTACTED BY THE DEALER AND BY US - AT THIS TIME POLARIS IS REFUSING TO ALLOW DEALERS TO REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE CRACKED WHEEL RIMS. THE SECOND SAFETY ISSUE THIS M… Look up ODI 10704009 at NHTSA ↗	28.0% ODI 10924352 · 4 mi REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE WENT OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE CROSS OVER DRIVE HAS WENT OUT ONCE, POLARIS IS WANTING TO REPLACE THE CROSS OVER DRIVE AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP IS WAITING ON NEW SWING ARM ASSEMBLY...DEALERS HAVE RECEIVED A NO SALE ORDER NATION WIDE FOR SLINGSHOT! THE PROBLEMS ALL OCCURRED WHILE OPERATING AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS ON THE FREE WAY AND CITY STREETS WHILE IN TRAFFIC...THE VEHICLE IS A CLEAR SAFETY HAZARD. Look up ODI 10924352 at NHTSA ↗	110.0% ODI 11254362 · 13,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL AND SPOKES DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED ACROSS THE HIGHWAY FROM THE FAR RIGHT LANE, CRASHED INTO A WALL, RICOCHETED OFF THE WALL, AND LANDED ON THE SHOULDER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISED RIBS AND A SORE NECK. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT LOT AND THEN TOWED TO FRE… Look up ODI 11254362 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 11453114 Issue #1: The driver seat was loose. There was an issue with the railing of the seat. That one got replaced. Issue #2: I have an issue with the rear wheel bearing. There is a loud clicking noise when driving the Slingshot. I had do bring it into the dealership several times. First they said it was normal. Now it's been in the dealership for a few months now, since Black Friday. After going back and forth with the dealership & Polaris. Polaris has agreed that the rear wheel bearing has to be replaced. The only thing I change was the rear tire. … Look up ODI 11453114 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	342.9% ODI 11538188 I was involved in a biker run on 8/12/2023 in my 2022 Polaris Slingshot. When the event was over numerous people brought a dangerous problem to my attention. Polaris must have decided for profit reasons to eliminate the rear fender that covers the tire and I unknowingly was shooting gravel-like bullets at everybody behind me and hitting people causing dangerous incidents. I apologized but I was told not to enter these events as I also could be breaking car windshields as well as endangering all the bikers in the event. Polaris needs to recall a… Look up ODI 11538188 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Engine	100–1,067 mi	500 mi	5	ODI 10678915 · 25 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLING SHOT (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25. Look up ODI 10678915 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10704009 · 1,067 mi WE TOOK OUR SLINGSHOT SL BACK TO OUR DEALER TO HAVE THEM REMOVE AND CHECK FRONT WHEEL RIMS FOR CRACKLES DUE TO RECENT REPORTS OF OVER 10 OTHER SLINGSHOT OWNERS HAVING THEIR WHEELS RIMS FAILURE DUE TO CRACKS WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER WOULD MULTIPLE CASTING IMPERFECTIONS AND ONE LARGE CRACK APPROX 1 INCH IN LENGTH AND 0.1 ML IN WIDTH (WIDE ENOUGH TO PUT A FINGERNAIL). POLARIS WAS CONTACTED BY THE DEALER AND BY US - AT THIS TIME POLARIS IS REFUSING TO ALLOW DEALERS TO REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE CRACKED WHEEL RIMS. THE SECOND SAFETY ISSUE THIS M… Look up ODI 10704009 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10717459 · 500 mi GAS PEDAL REVVING BY ITSELF BETWEEN 1-2-3-4 GEARS WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF THE PEDAL I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO DEALER AND THEY HAD NO RECALL FORM POLARIS. I CALLED THE COMPANY AND DEALER 3-4 TIMES AND THEY HAD NO ANSWER FOR ME. THE GAS PEDAL VEVVS 500 TO 3000RPM WHEN I RELEASE THE THROTTLE GAS PEDAL .I JUST WENT TO THE DEALER FOR A CHANGE OF MICRO CLUTCH SWITCH WITH NO SUCCESS ON MAY19-2015. YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THE SLINGSHOT FORUM FOR OWNERS HAVE HAD MANY MANY COMPLAINTS WITH NO RESULTS. [XXX] [XXX] THERE IS A SLINGSH… Look up ODI 10717459 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	2,000–6,950 mi	3,500 mi	6	ODI 10713598 · 5,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE BY SHIFTING DOWN THE CLUTCH AND TURNING THE KEY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. WHEN THE CONTACT PICKED UP THE VEHICLE, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. Look up ODI 10713598 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10726812 · 100 mi FROM DAY ONE IVE EXPERIENCED OCCASIONAL TO FREQUENT ENGINE FLARES, WHICH IS, WHEN I PRESS THE CLUTCH ALL THE IN WHILE TAKING MY FOOT OFF OF THE THROTTLE, THE ENGINE RPM WILL HANG AT IT'S CURRENT VALUE AND WILL SOMETIMES INCREASE 500-1000 RPMS AND REMAIN THERE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE REDUCING ON IT'S OWN. AT TIMES I CAN GO THROUGH SEVERAL SHIFTING EVENTS TO HOURS OF NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PROBLEMS BUT, THE FLARING HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED ON EVERY RIDE IVE BEEN ON. ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO HE RE-FLASHED THE ECU WHICH MADE THE ENGINE RUN SMOOTHER … Look up ODI 10726812 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10785285 · 2,000 mi THROTTLE STICKS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS--AND SOMETIMES THE ENGINE WILL REV REAL HIGH WITH FOOT OFF GAS. GOING INTO TURNS ON BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY-I TAKE FOOT OFF GAS AND IT KEEPS GOING AS IF I HADN'T--SCARY!! Look up ODI 10785285 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	Too few reports for a range	3,500 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10836556 · 3,500 mi AFTER JUST LESS THAN 3,500 MILES, THE MASTER BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON DURING A NORMAL DRIVE. QUICKLY BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO GARAGE. FOLLOWED OWNER'S MANUAL GUIDELINES, CHECKED BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER INDICATED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, NO NEED TO BRING IN FOR INSPECTION IF THERE IS STILL BRAKING. I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN WITH THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT, AND IF THE BRAKES DO FAIL, THIS WOULD RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. OVER THE PHONE THEY INDICATED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE; IF SO THEN POLA… Look up ODI 10836556 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10939025 · 2,300 mi BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT ON DASH. ABS AND CRUISE CONTROL IS DISABLED. THIS VEHICLE IS 2 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 2,500 MILES ON IT. THIS PROBLEM HAS PLAGUE MOST OWNERS OF THE SLINGSHOT WITH THE SLINGSHOT FORUMS WORKING TO TRY TO SOLVE PROBLEM. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM ALONG WITH THE SPONGY (AIR IN BRAKE LINES) WHICH HAS NOT BE ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED BY POLARIS. THIS BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME AND OF COURSE IS OF CONCERN ONLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. *TR Look up ODI 10939025 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11019363 · 13,235 mi THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSORS FAIL. RANDOMLY OR WHEN BRAKES ARE TOUCHED THIS CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL TO SUDDENLY DISENGAGE AND A WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATES BRAKE FAILURE. POLARIS RECOMMENDS "DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE". LEAVING DRIVER AND PASSENGER STRANDED. WHEN THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT IS RESET THE CYCLE REPEATS. Look up ODI 11019363 at NHTSA ↗
Suspension	Too few reports for a range	19,250 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10743395 · 1,500 mi THE WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED AT 1500 MILES... UPDATED 12/08/2017CN Look up ODI 10743395 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11171656 · 37,000 mi 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, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARING AND SENSOR WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 11171656 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	11,568 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11019363 · 13,235 mi THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSORS FAIL. RANDOMLY OR WHEN BRAKES ARE TOUCHED THIS CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL TO SUDDENLY DISENGAGE AND A WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATES BRAKE FAILURE. POLARIS RECOMMENDS "DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE". LEAVING DRIVER AND PASSENGER STRANDED. WHEN THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT IS RESET THE CYCLE REPEATS. Look up ODI 11019363 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11121816 · 9,900 mi 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. Look up ODI 11121816 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	Too few reports for a range	40 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11207839 · 40 mi STEERING RACKET PINION BROKE FELL APART BEARING FELL OUT Look up ODI 11207839 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 4 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	0	3	4
2023	1	1	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	7	0	0
2023	1	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Engine	Power Train	Vehicle Speed Control	Service Brakes	Suspension	Electrical System	Fuel/Propulsion System	Steering
Engine	—	0	1 ODI 10726812 · 100 mi FROM DAY ONE IVE EXPERIENCED OCCASIONAL TO FREQUENT ENGINE FLARES, WHICH IS, WHEN I PRESS THE CLUTCH ALL THE IN WHILE TAKING MY FOOT OFF OF THE THROTTLE, THE ENGINE RPM WILL HANG AT IT'S CURRENT VALUE AND WILL SOMETIMES INCREASE 500-1000 RPMS AND REMAIN THERE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE REDUCING ON IT'S OWN. AT TIMES I CAN GO THROUGH SEVERAL SHIFTING EVENTS TO HOURS OF NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PROBLEMS BUT, THE FLARING HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED ON EVERY RIDE IVE BEEN ON. ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO HE RE-FLASHED THE ECU WHICH MADE THE ENGINE RUN SMOOTHER … Look up ODI 10726812 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 11243613 IN REGARDS TO AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM I AM EXPERIENCING WITH MY POLARIS SLINGSHOT PURCHASED ON JUNE 6, 2015. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE I BEGAN EXPERIENCING EXTREMELY HIGH ENGINE EVOLUTIONS DURING THE PROCESS OF SHIFTING GEARS. I TOOK MY VEHICLE ON 06/162015 CLOSEST POLARIS DEALERSHIP XTREME MACHINES LOCATED 700 STATE HWY 33 WEST, MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ [phone removed]. THE MECHANIC PERFORMED THE ROAD TEST BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. I THEN RETURNED TO THE DEALER AS THE PROBLEM WAS BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. THE DEALER INFORMED ME A ECU… Look up ODI 11243613 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Power Train	0	—	0	1 ODI 10983755 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT PULL OUT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. Look up ODI 10983755 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	2 ODI 10983755 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT PULL OUT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. Look up ODI 10983755 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10999997 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLG SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO POCONO MOTORSPORTS (938 PA-940, POCONO LAKE, PA 18347) WHO STATED THAT THEY WERE WAITING FOR THE MANUFACTURER TO SEND THE REPAIR PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THEY WERE… Look up ODI 10999997 at NHTSA ↗	0
Vehicle Speed Control	1 ODI 10726812 · 100 mi FROM DAY ONE IVE EXPERIENCED OCCASIONAL TO FREQUENT ENGINE FLARES, WHICH IS, WHEN I PRESS THE CLUTCH ALL THE IN WHILE TAKING MY FOOT OFF OF THE THROTTLE, THE ENGINE RPM WILL HANG AT IT'S CURRENT VALUE AND WILL SOMETIMES INCREASE 500-1000 RPMS AND REMAIN THERE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE REDUCING ON IT'S OWN. AT TIMES I CAN GO THROUGH SEVERAL SHIFTING EVENTS TO HOURS OF NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PROBLEMS BUT, THE FLARING HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED ON EVERY RIDE IVE BEEN ON. ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO HE RE-FLASHED THE ECU WHICH MADE THE ENGINE RUN SMOOTHER … Look up ODI 10726812 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	1 ODI 11019363 · 13,235 mi THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSORS FAIL. RANDOMLY OR WHEN BRAKES ARE TOUCHED THIS CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL TO SUDDENLY DISENGAGE AND A WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATES BRAKE FAILURE. POLARIS RECOMMENDS "DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE". LEAVING DRIVER AND PASSENGER STRANDED. WHEN THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT IS RESET THE CYCLE REPEATS. Look up ODI 11019363 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11019363 · 13,235 mi THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSORS FAIL. RANDOMLY OR WHEN BRAKES ARE TOUCHED THIS CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL TO SUDDENLY DISENGAGE AND A WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATES BRAKE FAILURE. POLARIS RECOMMENDS "DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE". LEAVING DRIVER AND PASSENGER STRANDED. WHEN THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT IS RESET THE CYCLE REPEATS. Look up ODI 11019363 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Service Brakes	0	1 ODI 10983755 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT PULL OUT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. Look up ODI 10983755 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11019363 · 13,235 mi THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSORS FAIL. RANDOMLY OR WHEN BRAKES ARE TOUCHED THIS CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL TO SUDDENLY DISENGAGE AND A WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATES BRAKE FAILURE. POLARIS RECOMMENDS "DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE". LEAVING DRIVER AND PASSENGER STRANDED. WHEN THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT IS RESET THE CYCLE REPEATS. Look up ODI 11019363 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	1 ODI 11019363 · 13,235 mi THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSORS FAIL. RANDOMLY OR WHEN BRAKES ARE TOUCHED THIS CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL TO SUDDENLY DISENGAGE AND A WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATES BRAKE FAILURE. POLARIS RECOMMENDS "DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE". LEAVING DRIVER AND PASSENGER STRANDED. WHEN THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT IS RESET THE CYCLE REPEATS. Look up ODI 11019363 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10983755 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT PULL OUT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. Look up ODI 10983755 at NHTSA ↗	0
Suspension	0	0	0	0	—	0	2 ODI 10924491 POLARIS HAS ISSUED A STOP SALE ON SLINGSHOTS DUE TO SAFETY DEFECTS BUT NOT A STOP DRIVE FOR US WHO HAVE A SLINGSHOTS WITH THE SAME SAFETY DEFECTS. WHY??? Look up ODI 10924491 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10979793 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V755000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE BUT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ASKED TO SPEAK TO A MANAGER AND WAS PLACED ON AN EXTENDED HOLD WHEN HE DISCONNECT. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PART… Look up ODI 10979793 at NHTSA ↗	0
Electrical System	1 ODI 11243613 IN REGARDS TO AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM I AM EXPERIENCING WITH MY POLARIS SLINGSHOT PURCHASED ON JUNE 6, 2015. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE I BEGAN EXPERIENCING EXTREMELY HIGH ENGINE EVOLUTIONS DURING THE PROCESS OF SHIFTING GEARS. I TOOK MY VEHICLE ON 06/162015 CLOSEST POLARIS DEALERSHIP XTREME MACHINES LOCATED 700 STATE HWY 33 WEST, MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ [phone removed]. THE MECHANIC PERFORMED THE ROAD TEST BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. I THEN RETURNED TO THE DEALER AS THE PROBLEM WAS BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. THE DEALER INFORMED ME A ECU… Look up ODI 11243613 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11019363 · 13,235 mi THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSORS FAIL. RANDOMLY OR WHEN BRAKES ARE TOUCHED THIS CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL TO SUDDENLY DISENGAGE AND A WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATES BRAKE FAILURE. POLARIS RECOMMENDS "DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE". LEAVING DRIVER AND PASSENGER STRANDED. WHEN THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT IS RESET THE CYCLE REPEATS. Look up ODI 11019363 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11019363 · 13,235 mi THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSORS FAIL. RANDOMLY OR WHEN BRAKES ARE TOUCHED THIS CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL TO SUDDENLY DISENGAGE AND A WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATES BRAKE FAILURE. POLARIS RECOMMENDS "DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE". LEAVING DRIVER AND PASSENGER STRANDED. WHEN THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT IS RESET THE CYCLE REPEATS. Look up ODI 11019363 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	0	2 ODI 10983755 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT PULL OUT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. Look up ODI 10983755 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10999997 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLG SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO POCONO MOTORSPORTS (938 PA-940, POCONO LAKE, PA 18347) WHO STATED THAT THEY WERE WAITING FOR THE MANUFACTURER TO SEND THE REPAIR PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THEY WERE… Look up ODI 10999997 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10983755 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT PULL OUT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. Look up ODI 10983755 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10924491 POLARIS HAS ISSUED A STOP SALE ON SLINGSHOTS DUE TO SAFETY DEFECTS BUT NOT A STOP DRIVE FOR US WHO HAVE A SLINGSHOTS WITH THE SAME SAFETY DEFECTS. WHY??? Look up ODI 10924491 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10979793 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 16V755000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE BUT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ASKED TO SPEAK TO A MANAGER AND WAS PLACED ON AN EXTENDED HOLD WHEN HE DISCONNECT. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PART… Look up ODI 10979793 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0
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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

2 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

4 mentions · 11.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 3,500 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10836556 · 3,500 mi

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ODI 10939025 · 2,300 mi

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ODI 11019363 · 13,235 mi

THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSORS FAIL. RANDOMLY OR WHEN BRAKES ARE TOUCHED THIS CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL TO SUDDENLY DISENGAGE AND A WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATES BRAKE FAILURE. POLARIS RECOMMENDS "DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE". LEAVING DRIVER AND PASSENGER STRANDED. WHEN THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT IS RESET THE CYCLE REPEATS.

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Matching rule

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

2 mentions · 5.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 6,630 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10678915 · 25 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLING SHOT (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25.

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ODI 11019363 · 13,235 mi

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b