CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Polaris Slingshot has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (8 reports).
2015 Polaris Slingshot recalls
Battery fuse terminals can overheat, causing lighting and steering loss
Excessive electrical current can damage the terminals in the battery fuse holder on certain 2015-2019 Polaris Slingshot three-wheeled vehicles.
Backup camera can fail and cause a fire or lost tail light
The backup camera on these three-wheeled vehicles can fail internally.
Seats May Fail or Move Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Some driver and passenger seats may have an improperly welded seat belt or seat back anchoring bracket, so the seat belt buckle or seat back could detach from the seat base.
Rear Wheel Sensor Can Fail, Disabling ABS and Stability Control
Some Slingshot three-wheeled vehicles may have been fitted with replacement rear swingarms that lack sealing grommets.
Rear Swing Arm May Break, Causing Loss of Control
The rear swing arm on certain vehicles may have been built with insufficient strength.
Fuel line may rub hood and leak, creating fire risk
On certain Slingshot three-wheeled vehicles, the fuel line may not have enough clearance from the hood structure.
Headlights May Fail, Reducing Visibility and Crash Risk
A headlight relay in certain Slingshot motorcycles may fail, causing the headlights to go out while you are riding.
Steering Can Fail and Cause Loss of Control
A bearing in the steering rack assembly may fail, allowing the steering pinion gear to disengage from the steering rack.
Roll Hoops May Fail to Protect Riders in a Rollover
Some 2015 Slingshot three-wheeled vehicles may have roll hoops that do not meet the required hardness specifications.
Most common 2015 Polaris Slingshot problems
Problem areas named in the 36 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
What owners report
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 pedal/worse situation on startup have to shut engine down with the. Key to get it to reset
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 ONLY WAS TO STOP THE REVVING. BY THE TIME ALL THIS HAD HAPPENED THOUGH, THE TACH WENT TO 7,000 RPM. THE MOTOR REDLINES AT ABOUT 6400, JUST FYI. THIS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE AND A SERIOUS OUTCOME COULD HAVE DEVELOPED, AND WOULD HAVE DEFINITELY DEVELOPED IF MY WIFE HAD BEEN DRIVING THE BIKE. THINKING BACK, I WAS PROBABLY DOING 40-50 MPH. SUNNY, ABOUT 90 DEGREES F. IN THE MOUNTAINS WITH A LOT OF HILLS A
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 732-786-9696. 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 WAS UPDATED AND SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM BUT TO NO AVAIL. *JS
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 MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,050.
STEERING RACKET PINION BROKE FELL APART BEARING FELL OUT
2015 Polaris Slingshot questions
Does the 2015 Polaris Slingshot have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2015 Polaris Slingshot: Battery fuse terminals can overheat, causing lighting and steering loss; Backup camera can fail and cause a fire or lost tail light; Seats May Fail or Move Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Rear Wheel Sensor Can Fail, Disabling ABS and Stability Control; Rear Swing Arm May Break, Causing Loss of Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Polaris Slingshot?
Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (8), Vehicle Speed Control (7), Suspension (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Polaris Slingshot has been fixed?
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