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: service brakes
5 reports, newest first. Show all
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, 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.
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
Service brakes, Feb 16, 2016
AFTER JUST LESS THAN 3,500 MILES, THE MASTER BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON DURING A NORMAL DRIVE. QUICKLY BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO GARAGE. FOLLOWED OWNER'S MANUAL GUIDELINES, CHECKED BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER INDICATED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, NO NEED TO BRING IN FOR INSPECTION IF THERE IS STILL BRAKING. I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN WITH THE BRAKE FAILURE LIGHT, AND IF THE BRAKES DO FAIL, THIS WOULD RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. OVER THE PHONE THEY INDICATED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE; IF SO THEN POLARIS SHOULD FIXED IT QUICKLY, AS TO THE SEVERITY IF THE BRAKES DO FAIL.