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2020 Polaris Slingshot R

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Electrical system is the leading concern among 1 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 2 Slingshot R model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 1
Primary concernElectrical system1 reports · 100% of complaints
Owner complaints1Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship1 safety recallNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Electrical system1
  2. Engine1
  3. Fuel/propulsion system1

Recalls and investigations

  1. Back over prevention, display functionJul 3, 2023

    Polaris Industries Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2020 Slingshot GT, 2021-2023 Slingshot S, Slingshot S Tech, 2020-2023 Slingshot R, Slingshot SL, and 2022-2023 Slingshot SLR vehicles updated with Ride Command Software. After shifting out of reverse, the rearview camera image may freeze and display a blank screen if shifted into reverse again. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Dealers will update the Ride Command software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-23-03.

    Campaign 23V466000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints

1 report, newest first.

  1. Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 29, 2024

    vehicle has automatic transmission and while stopped at traffic light on hill in heavy traffic transmission shifted into neutral with no driver input! Vehicle would not respond to any input until it was shut off and restarted to reset ECU. Traffic trying to get around while I was trying to get to shoulder of road. The vehicle did it 5 more times before we got home. Last time we where almost hit from behind by a semi-truck because it shifted itself into neutral on a four-lane highway. I believe this is a programing issue with the computer controlled automatic transmission. I have called Polaris on this issue and was told there was not recalls on the vehicle. I am in the process of fighting for warranty on this.