2020 Polaris Slingshot R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Back Over Prevention:display Function 2023-07-03 · campaign 23V466000 · 22,218 vehicles
Defect: Polaris Industries Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2020 Slingshot GT, 2021-2023 Slingshot S, Slingshot S Tech, 2020-2023 Slingshot R, Slingshot SL, and 2022-2023 Slingshot SLR vehicles updated with Ride Command Software. After shifting out of reverse, the rearview camera image may freeze and display a blank screen if shifted into reverse again. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the Ride Command software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-23-03.
Service bulletins (38)
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 2026-06-19 · 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.
Engine 2024-11-13 · SLG-11.13.2024 · Other
this slingshot help center article provides information regarding changing the oil on model year 2020 and newer slingshot vehicles equipped with prostar 2.0 engines.
Electrical System 2024-10-24 · 2024-03 · Service Campaign
on some polaris models equipped with a dual sweep analog (c4) gauge cluster, dealers and customers may see moisture intrusion or fogging present in the gauge clusters, similar to gauge clusters in other off-road and marine applications.
Electrical System 2024-09-20 · T-24-07-01 · Service Campaign
polaris has received an increasing number of claims for vehicles not charging. testing of returned alternators indicates that the alternator was not the root cause and did not require replacement.
Electrical System 2024-08-06 · T-24-07-01 · Service Campaign
polaris has received an increasing number of claims for vehicles not charging. testing of returned alternators indicates that the alternator was not the root cause and did not require replacement. the terminal of the excitation wire may become opened, damaged, or pushed back during installation of t
Electrical System 2024-01-02 · T-24-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
we recently determined that some model year 2020-2023 slingshot vehicles updated with ride command software update sls7ab.m32336a (sent over the air in september 2023) may not be able to access vehicle health and vehicle location in the slingshot app and website, and are also no longer able to recei
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What owners report
2024-04-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“vehicle has automatic transmission and while stopped at traffic light on hill in heavy traffic transmission shifted into neutral with no driver input! vehicle would not respond to any input until it was shut off and restarted to reset ecu. traffic trying to get around while i was trying to get to shoulder of road. the vehicle did it 5 more times be…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.