CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Polaris Slingshot has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
2017 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.
Seatbelt May Not Lock in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Certain front seat belt retractors may separate during a crash, specifically on the side opposite the impact.
Brake Pedal May Separate From Master Cylinder, Causing Loss of Braking
The brake pedal may have been installed incorrectly, allowing it to separate from the brake master cylinder.
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.
Loose Steering and Suspension Bolts Can Reduce Handling and Raise Crash Risk
Three bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may not have been tightened enough during assembly.
Rear Swing Arm May Break, Causing Loss of Control
The rear swing arm on certain vehicles may have been built with insufficient strength.
Brake fluid may leak, reducing braking and crash risk
Some 2016-2017 Slingshot three-wheeled vehicles built between December 28, 2015 and April 27, 2016 may have had their brake pressure switch overtightened during assembly.
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.
Most common 2017 Polaris Slingshot problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
Seat backs on both driver and passenger sides are coming off frame. The screws/bolts are falling out no way to put them back in and secure the back of the seats to seat frame. Have only 3600 miles on a 2017 Slingshot has not been used much. The back of the seat screws are Fallin out making the seat backs come off frame. Have asked other people in our Slingshot club if they have had a issue and we have gotten alot of yes happened to us to. It is not just ours and have no idea how to fix, but seems as this could be dangerous if back of seat is not secure. Had one couple to fix this problem they had to remove seats, remove seat backs and they Gorilla Glued the seat backs to the frame to fix the
Both the driver and passenger seat back screws shrouds have broken off under normal conditions and operation while operating the vehicle. When coming to a stop or while driving, the seat back moves, pushing the driver and passenger up against the steering wheel and dash with an increased risk of failure and accident with absolutely no warning. The vehicle has been inspected multiple times by an authorized polaris dealer with no resolution.
After braking a few times the âbrake failureâ light will come in the dashboard disabling the cruise control. After researching online I found this article TSA-18-02 that states that it is a known problem! This should be a recall and not just an âservice advisoryâ
The drivers side seat belt won't extend. While viewing the polaris slingshot forum, this has been a reoccurring problem.
THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL T-19-01 2015-2019 SLINGSHOT S/SL/SLR/GT BATTERY FUSE BLOCK INSPECTION & CHASSIS FUSE RELOCATION (OPERATING VEHICLE WITHOUT RECALL IS RISK TO RIDERS THAT STEERING & LIGHTS MAY QUIT) FOR THE PAST YEAR. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET IT FIXED & HAVE CONTACTED POLARIS MANY TIMES. ALL THE DEALERS AROUND ME SAY THEY CAN'T GET THE PARTS FROM POLARIS. NHTSA RECALL #190750.
2017 Polaris Slingshot questions
Does the 2017 Polaris Slingshot have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2017 Polaris Slingshot: Battery fuse terminals can overheat, causing lighting and steering loss; Seatbelt May Not Lock in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk; Brake Pedal May Separate From Master Cylinder, Causing Loss of Braking; Seats May Fail or Move Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Injury Risk; Rear Wheel Sensor Can Fail, Disabling ABS and Stability Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Polaris Slingshot?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Service Brakes (2), Steering (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Polaris Slingshot has been fixed?
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