2020 Polaris Slingshot
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 1 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 9 Slingshot model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Wheels, lugs/nuts/bolts/studsAug 10, 2021
Polaris, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Slingshot vehicles. The rear wheel studs may not have been fully pressed into the axle, possibly causing them to come loose.
Loose rear wheel studs could result in wheel detachment, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the rear axle/stud assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Polaris' number for this recall is T-21-01.
Campaign 21V629000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1 report, newest first.
Service brakes, Feb 28, 2026
This is a common problem in 2020+ slingshots brake pressure switches the bike will go in neutral while driving and stay in neutral until you cut bike off to reset the switches very dangerous when driving