2019 Polaris Slingshot Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2019 Polaris Slingshot has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

4Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2019 Polaris Slingshot recalls

Circuit Breaker May Trip, Causing Sudden Engine Stall

Recall 19V881Dec 11, 20191,915 vehicles affected

A 10A circuit breaker in this vehicle may be defective.

Battery fuse terminals can overheat, causing lighting and steering loss

Recall 19V750Oct 18, 201931,987 vehicles affected

Excessive electrical current can damage the terminals in the battery fuse holder on certain 2015-2019 Polaris Slingshot three-wheeled vehicles.

Seat Belt and Seat Could Detach or Driver's Seat Could Slide

Recall 19V185Mar 7, 20193,311 vehicles affected

The seat belt buckle and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded, so they could detach from the seat base.

Seatbelt May Not Lock in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 18V531Aug 15, 201810,658 vehicles affected

Certain front seat belt retractors may separate during a crash, specifically on the side opposite the impact.

Most common 2019 Polaris Slingshot problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Suspension1
Power Train1
Wheels1
Unknown Or Other1
Seats1

What owners report

2022-02-20, Wheels
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. Different brand, but same specs. I was given different information, which caused additional damage. They were blaming the rear tire and saying it was
2021-08-16, Suspension
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 significantly increased. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made awa
2020-07-06, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V750000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 19V881000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RIDERSVILLE CYCLE (75 GOOD TIMES DR, BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV 25411; (304) 258-1449) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2019-12-27, Electrical System
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.

2019 Polaris Slingshot questions

Does the 2019 Polaris Slingshot have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2019 Polaris Slingshot: Circuit Breaker May Trip, Causing Sudden Engine Stall; Battery fuse terminals can overheat, causing lighting and steering loss; Seat Belt and Seat Could Detach or Driver's Seat Could Slide; Seatbelt May Not Lock in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Polaris Slingshot?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Suspension (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Polaris Slingshot has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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