2015 Polaris Slingshot
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 36 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 9 Slingshot model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 4 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 5 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, wiring, fuses and circuit breakersOct 18, 2019
Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.
Damaged terminals may result in the loss of forward and rear lighting, instrument cluster gauges, or power steering assist. Any of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse block terminals and relocate the 50 amp chassis fuse, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris's number for this recall is T-19-01.
Campaign 19V750000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraNov 15, 2018
Polaris Industries (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL and Slingshot SL LE motorcycles equipped with a backup camera. The back-up camera may fail internally, possibly melting the voltage regulator and blowing the fuse for that circuit, thereby preventing the taillight from functioning properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
The melted voltage regulator can increase the risk of a fire. The loss of a tail light can increase the risk of a crash.
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the back-up camera, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-04.
Campaign 18V809000 on NHTSA.gov
SeatsMar 26, 2018
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling all 2015-2018 Polaris Slingshot motorcycles. The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. Additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.
If the seat belt buckle or seat back detach from the seat base, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. If the driver's seat unexpectedly moves, it can cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt bracket and seat back welds, and the seat slider latching function. If the weld is missing or incomplete, or if the slider doesn't latch properly, the seat bases will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-01.
Campaign 18V195000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, wheel speed sensor/tone ringJun 1, 2017
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor.
Contamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swingarms for missing grommets, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-04.
Campaign 17V357000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, drivelineOct 19, 2016
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to September 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.
Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the swing arm, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-06.
Campaign 16V755000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsOct 18, 2016
Polaris Idustries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to October 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the fuel line and the hood structure.
The insufficient clearance may allow the fuel line to rub against the hood until it leaks fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the replace the engine fuel line, and inspect the retention clips to reduce the risk of interference, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-03.
Campaign 16V754000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsNov 20, 2015
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured April 21, 2014, to October 22, 2015, Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured April 28, 2015 to October 23, 2015, and Slingshot SL SE motorcycles manufactured December 15, 2014, to October 22, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the headlight relay may fail and result in a loss of headlights.
A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single headlight relay with a circuit that uses two headlight relays, free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Slingshot customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-05.
Campaign 15V777000 on NHTSA.gov
SteeringDo not drive until repairedJan 21, 2015
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to January 9, 2015, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to January 10, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the upper pinion bearing may fail on the steering rack assembly, resulting in the pinion gear disengaging from the steering rack.
If the steering pinion gear disengages from the steering rack, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-02.
Campaign 15V022000 on NHTSA.gov
StructureDo not drive until repairedJan 20, 2015
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to December 16, 2014, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18, 2014, to December 15, 2014. The affected motorcycles may be equipped with roll hoops that do not meet hardness specifications.
If the roll hoops do not meet strength specifications, in the event of a rollover crash they may not provide proper protection, increasing the risk of a personal injury.
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roll hoops, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-651-408-7579. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-01.
Campaign 15V020000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
36 reports, newest first.
Engine, Sep 25, 2021
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
Vehicle speed control, Aug 16, 2020
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 AND TURNS. NOW, RETURNING HOME IT "SORT OF" HAPPENED AGAIN. THE ENGINE REVVED TO ABOUT 3500 RPM THIS TIME WHILE DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH TO SHIFT. HOWEVER, NOW BEING ALERT TO THE ISSUE, I PUT IT BACK IN GEAR. THEN PUT IT IN AND OUT OF GEAR TO SEE IF THE REVVING STOPPED. JUST FYI, YES THE BIKE IS A 2015. HOWEVER, THE BIKE ONLY HAS 7,600 MILES. WHEN I ARRIVED HOME, I HAD MY WIFE DEPRESS THE GAS PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES TO SEE IF I NOTICED ANYTHING. FIRST GLANCE, WITHOUT REALLY INVESTIGATING, I COULD SEE NO LINKAGE IN THE ENGINE BAY. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THIS JUST HAPPENED TODAY. MY WIFE WILL NOT BE DRIVING THIS BIKE NOW FOR REASONS STATED ABOVE.
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 9, 2019
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
Suspension, Jun 13, 2019
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, May 15, 2019
STEERING RACKET PINION BROKE FELL APART BEARING FELL OUT
Suspension, Vehicle speed control, Jan 23, 2019
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, (651) 483-8296) 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.
Electrical system, Aug 23, 2018, fire
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.
Structure, Mar 19, 2018, crash
MY BROTHER WAS KILLED WHILE OPERATING HIS POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE VEHICLE FRAME OFFERED ABSOLUTELY NO SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION. THE BARS WELDED ON THE OUTBOARD SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WERE CRUSHED FLAT, TORN, AND SEVERAL WELDS HAD SEPARATED. ONE OF THE BARS WAS EVEN PUSHED TO THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE AND NOW SITS NEAR THE SHIFTER. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BARS MEASURED A MERE .059 THOUSANDTHS OF AN INCH THICK. FOR COMPARISON, A CHEVY SILVERADO EXHAUST PIPE MEASURES .079 THOUSANDTHS OF AN INCH THICK, 30% THICKER. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE STRENGTH OF A VEHICLE FRAME BUILT OUT OF WHAT APPEARS TO ME TO BE MUFFLER PIPE. ALSO HAS ANY CORROSION TESTING HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THIS VEHICLE. SLINGSHOTS ARE OPERATED DAILY IN THE SALT AIR OF OUR COASTAL REGIONS. WILL THE FRAMES OF THESE VEHICLES ONE DAY FAIL BECAUSE OF CORROSION, MUCH LIKE EXHAUST PIPES? MY BROTHER PURCHASED HIS SLINGSHOT BASED ON THE PERCEIVED SAFETY OF THE SLINGSHOT'S STEEL FRAME THAT SURROUNDS THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. IT SEEMS MOST PURCHASERS OF THIS VEHICLE MAY PERCEIVE THAT THERE IS SOME SORT OF PROTECTION OFFERED. I BELIEVE NHTSA OPERATES UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THAT IF A MANUFACTURER DESIGNS A SAFETY FEATURE INTO A VEHICLE, THEN IT MUST WORK, WHETHER IT IS REQUIRED ON THAT VEHICLE OR NOT. WITH THAT BEING SAID, DOES THE PLACEMENT OF THESE BARS AND HOW I THINK MOST REASONABLE PEOPLE PERCEIVE THEM, CAUSE THEM TO FALL INTO THIS CATEGORY. POLARIS SEEMS TO HAVE INTENDED TO BUILD SOME DEGREE OF ROLLOVER PROTECTION INTO THE SLINGSHOT BASED ON THE RECALL OF THE ROLL HOOPS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:15V020000). BUT, BOLTING NEW, STRONGER ROLL HOOPS TO A FRAME THAT APPEARS TO BE THE THICKNESS OF MUFFLER PIPE SEEMS IRRESPONSIBLE. HAS POLARIS DONE ANY STRENGTH TESTING ON THE FRAME OF THIS VEHICLE TO MEASURE ROLLOVER SURVIVABILITY?
Other or unspecified, Mar 17, 2018
WISH I GET MY MONEY BACK I HATE THE BIKE THE HEAT THAT COME INSIDE BE BURNING MY FEET IT TO HOT INSIDE TO RIDE THEY DID A ARM CHANGE FOR THE RECALL WHEEL ARE NOT EVEN STRAIGHT STEERING WHEEL BE GETTING HARD BIKE SUCK WISH I HAD MY MONEY BACK08
Service brakes, Aug 28, 2017
AFTER LESS THAN A YEAR OF OPERATION, THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT BEGAN TURNING ON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AUBURN POWERSPORTS AT LEAST 8-9 TIMES TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND EVERY TIME THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. ALL RECALLS ARE COMPLETE. THE LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME I RIDE THE VEHICLE. IT COMES ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON ANY HIGHWAY. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR TWO YEARS.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Aug 24, 2017
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.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 19, 2017
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 MANUFACTURING THE PARTS AND DID NOT HAVE A TIME FRAME FOR WHEN THEY WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Power train, Seat belts, Service brakes, Fuel/propulsion system, May 5, 2017
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.
Seat belts, Apr 30, 2017, crash
AUGUST 13, 2016, MY BROTHER WAS KILLED WHILE OPERATING HIS 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT, WHEN HE COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. HE WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT, HELMET AND OPERATING WITHIN LEGAL SPEED LIMITS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. A SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 29, 2016. PRESENT WERE POLARIS ENGINEERS, THEIR ATTORNEYS, OUR FAMILY'S HIRED ENGINEER AND ATTORNEY. UPON DIS-ASSEMBLY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SLINGSHOT'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR HAD EXPLODED. (SEE PHOTOS). THIS FAILURE ALLOWED THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE RETRACTOR TO BE RIPPED FROM THEIR MOUNTS AND ALLOWED THE SEAT BELT TO RELEASE. IN MY OPINION THIS CAUSED MY BROTHER TO RECEIVE HIS FATAL INJURY, A SEVERED SPINAL CORD WHEN HE WAS PARTIALLY EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE OF THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY EQUIPMENT, OUR FAMILY WAS CERTAIN THAT POLARIS WOULD VOLUNTARILY RECALL ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THIS OBVIOUSLY FLAWED SAFETY DEVICE IN AN ATTEMPT TO SPARE OTHER FAMILIES THE HEART BREAK OUR FAMILY HAS SUFFERED. OBVIOUSLY WITH NO RECALL ISSUED TO DATE, WE WERE INCORRECT IN THIS ASSUMPTION. I THEREFORE FORMALLY ASK THAT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION FORMALLY INVESTIGATE THIS SERIOUS SAFETY EQUIPMENT FAILURE IN AN EFFORT TO SAVE OTHER LIVES.
Suspension, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 21, 2017
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. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Suspension, Feb 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V755000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Engine, Feb 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V754000 (ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jan 5, 2017, fire
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
Service brakes, Jan 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
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Dec 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 16V754000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 02/07/2017*CT
Power train, Dec 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V755000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Suspension, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 6, 2016
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???
Steering, Oct 1, 2016, crash
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 CONTACTED THE POLARIS DEALER, MONROE MOTORSPORTS, IN MONROE, MICHIGAN WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED TO INVESTIGATE. MONROE MOTORSPORTS INFORMED HER THAT THE ONLY RECALL ON THE VEHICLE WAS SLI-15-05, HEADLIGHTS WHICH WAS COMPLETED THE DAY OF THE COLLISION. HEARING THIS, I EXPLAINED TO OFFICER HAYNE THAT THE INFORMATION ON THE NHTSA RECALL CONTRADICTED THESE FINDINGS. I FURTHER EXPLAINED TO OFFICER HAYNE THAT THE VEHICLE OWNED AND OPERATED BY MY BROTHER ON THE DAY OF THE COLLISION CLEARLY FIT ALL OF THE NHTSA REQUIREMENTS. MODEL T15AAPFAAB PRODUCTION DATE 12/06/2014 VIN 57XAAPFA0F510XXXX OFFICER HAYNE THEN CONTACTED POLARIS AND RECEIVED A REPLY FURTHER INDICATING THAT NHTSA RECALL 15V-022 DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE. HOW CAN A VEHICLE WITH THE EXACT MODEL NUMBER, AND A PRODUCTION DATE AND VIN NUMBER THAT OBVIOUSLY FALL WITHIN THE RECALLED VEHICLES, NOT BE RECALLED? ADDITIONALLY, I NOTICED THAT THE NUMBER OF RECALLED VEHICLES MAY BE INCORRECT. IF YOU SUBTRACT THE STARTING RECALLED VIN [XXX] FROM THE ENDING RECALLED VIN [XXX], THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF RECALLED VEHICLES SHOULD BE 2,344 AND NOT THE 1,896 STATED IN THE NHTSA RECALL. I FEAR THAT MY BROTHER'S VEHICLE MAY BE ONE OF THE 448 OVERLOOKED DEFECTIVE VEHICLES. I AWAIT YOUR REPLY IN THIS SERIOUS MATTER. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Engine, Aug 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, HEAT EMITTED FROM THE RADIATOR. WHILE EXITING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE CONTACT FEET WAS BURNED DUE TO THE EXTREME HEAT ALL THE TIME. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN AIR FLOW KIT NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,000. UPDATED 09/28/16*LJ *TR
Power train, Feb 25, 2016
CPSC:X15A0005A. 2015 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. CONSUMER STATED PROBLEMS WITH THE HIGH REVOLUTIONS WHEN HE IS SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING. *LN