2019 Polaris Slingshot problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Wheels (1) · Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2019-12-11 · campaign 19V881000 · 1,915 vehicles
Defect: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2019 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot GT motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Polaris will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-19-02.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2019-10-18 · campaign 19V750000 · 31,987 vehicles
Defect: Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Seats 2019-03-07 · campaign 19V185000 · 3,311 vehicles
Defect: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2018-2019 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-01. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 18V-195.
Seat Belts:front:retractor 2018-08-15 · campaign 18V531000 · 10,658 vehicles
Defect: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-03.
Service bulletins (34)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-09-26 · SLG-9.25.2026 · Other
this ask polaris article provides information regarding engine valve guide wear inspection and measurement for slingshot vehicles.
Electrical System 2026-08-11 · Team Tip 2026-03 · Service Campaign
submitting a debug report immediately after a digital wrench ii incident is strongly recommended. digital wrench ii errors may be caused by vehicle module issues, software or equipment malfunctions, or interruptions during updates and flash procedures. common causes include poor internet connectivit
Engine 2026-06-19 · SLG-6.18.2026 · Other
this ask polaris article provides information to systematically identify the root cause of excessive exhaust smoke by distinguishing between oil consumption, coolant intrusion, and fuel-related conditions.
Electrical System 2026-06-06 · SLG-6.5.2026 · Other
this slingshot help center article provides information regarding battery maintenance on model year 2019 and older slingshot vehicles.
Engine 2026-06-02 · SLG-6.1.2026 · Other
this ask polaris article provides information about how to perform a leakdown test on polaris slingshot vehicles.
Power Train 2026-02-05 · T-26-02-01 · Other
a new input shaft seal, pn 3610429, has been released for model year 2015-2026 slingshot right angle drives for improved leak resistance. vehicles produced after 11/10/2025 have the updated seal. when installing, this seal requires a lower pinion rolling torque specification. improper pinion rolling
Showing the 6 most recent of 34 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-02-20 · Wheels“issue #1: the driver seat was loose. there was an issue with the railing of the seat. that one got replaced. issue #2: i have an issue with the rear wheel bearing. there is a loud clicking noise when driving the slingshot. i had do bring it into the dealership several times. first they said it was normal. now it's been in the dealership for a few …”
2021-08-16 · Suspension · 3,550 mi“the contact owns a 2019 polaris slingshot. the contact stated that since the motorcycle was purchased, there was an abnormal grinding sound while driving at various speeds. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that the grinding sound increased with an abnormal popping and cracking sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle…”
2020-07-06 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2019 polaris slingshot. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v750000 (electrical system) and 19v881000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. the vehicle was taken to ridersville cycle (75 good times dr, berkeley springs, wv 25411; (304) 258-1449) where it wa…”
2019-12-27 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2019 polaris slingshot sl. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 19v750000 (electrical system) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. mall of georgia indian motorcycle (2745 mall of georgia blvd, buford, ga 30519) confirmed that parts were n…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.