2016 Polaris Slingshot recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 Polaris Slingshot. Last verified Sep 13, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Oct 18, 2019Crash risk2015–2019 Polaris Slingshot — Electrical System
Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.
19V750000 · 32K units · Polaris Inc.
- Nov 15, 2018Fire risk2015–2016 Polaris Slingshot — Back Over Prevention
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.
18V809000 · 11K units · Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Mar 26, 2018Crash risk2015–2018 Polaris Slingshot — Seats
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.
18V195000 · 24K units · Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Jun 1, 2017Crash risk2015–2017 Polaris Slingshot — Traction Control System
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.
17V357000 · 9K units · Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Oct 19, 2016Crash risk2015–2017 Polaris Slingshot — Power Train
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.
16V755000 · 18K units · Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Oct 18, 2016Crash risk2016–2017 Polaris Slingshot — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured December 28, 2015, to April 27, 2016. The brake pressure switch may have been over tightened in the affected motorcycles.
16V752000 · 7K units · Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Oct 18, 2016Fire risk2015–2017 Polaris Slingshot — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
16V754000 · 18K units · Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Nov 20, 2015Crash risk2015–2016 Polaris Slingshot — Exterior Lighting
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.
15V777000 · 9K units · Polaris Industries, Inc.