2015 Polaris Slingshot Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Polaris Slingshot.

< older2016
Complaints
54
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Injuries
5
Fatalities
3
Recalls
12

Worst 2015 Polaris Slingshot Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:1,338 mi
#26 complaints

POWER TRAIN

#36 complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Avg mileage:4,989 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Polaris Slingshot.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ENGINE81,338 mi
POWER TRAIN6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL614,989 mi
SERVICE BRAKES56,345 mi
SUSPENSION519,250 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4211,568 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
STEERING3140 mi
SEAT BELTS21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER21
WHEELS21,284 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1100 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
STRUCTURE1
STRUCTURE:BODY11
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING12,050 mi
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM15,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL137,000 mi

Recalls for 2015 Polaris Slingshot

12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~166,956 vehicles.

19V750000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
~31,987 affected

Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.

18V809000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
~11,371 affected

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.

18V195000SEATS
~24,235 affected

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.

18V195000SEAT BELTS
~24,235 affected

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.

17V357000TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
~8,962 affected

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.

17V357000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
~8,962 affected

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.

16V755000POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
~17,572 affected

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.

16V754000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
~17,795 affected

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.

15V777000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
~9,182 affected

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.

15V777000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
~9,182 affected

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.

+ 2 more recalls

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