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2021 Polaris Slingshot R

Motorcycle, gasoline, RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 2, 2025 to Mar 11, 2026.

Recalls (1)Complaints (2)Investigations (0)Bulletins (36)
Recall campaigns covering this model year122k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 2021 motorcycle
Severity index0.02021 motorcycles average 5.8
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 Polaris Slingshot R peaked in 2025, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751202512026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2021 Polaris Slingshot R name powertrain

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Powertrain
2
Brakes
2
Electrical system
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2021 Polaris Slingshot R

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Polaris Slingshot R
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
23V-466Jul 3, 2023After shifting out of reverse, the rearview camera image may freeze and display a blank screen if shifted into reverse againBack-over prevention22,218Software update
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 Polaris Slingshot R

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Mar 11, 2026Failure Mar 11, 2026houston, TXPower train, Service brakes, Unknown or other

    While driving the 2021 slingshot R it will randomly be thrown into neutral! I was on the side roads and then got onto highway and it slammed into neutral when I had a F350 right on my butt and almost killed me!

    NHTSA complaint 11723490
  2. Filed Jun 2, 2025Failure May 3, 2025Springhill, FLElectrical system, Power train, Service brakes

    During a 150-mile ride, I experienced that while braking for a stop or a traffic slowdown, this unit shifted into neutral, and all of the dash warning lights came on at the same time. This happened 5 times during the ride. I had to coast to the side of the road, shut down, and restart the engine. Once, almost being rear-ended by a vehicle, and I didn't have the power to get to the side of the road. Once this occurs, the unit will not allow you to shift it at all without a shutdown and restart, it is stuck in neutral until this is done. To me, this is creating a dangerous situation of possibly being rear-ended in traffic by not being able to get out of the way because of no propulsion. This bike has had electrical issues since new with the ride command system, which has been worked on several times and is still not fixed to this day, Polaris has replaced the radio head and amplifier under a goodwill adjustment.

    NHTSA complaint 11664328
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

36 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • SLG-11.13.2024 Nov 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.
  • 2024-03 Oct 24, 2024 · 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.
  • T-24-07-01 Sep 20, 2024 · 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.
  • T-24-07-01 Aug 6, 2024 · 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, damag…
  • T-24-04-01 Apr 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Team Tip is to bring awareness to a new drive belt for Model Year 2021+ Slingshot vehicles. Updates to the Service Manual have been made to address the new belt tension spec and updated tension process. Model Year 2024 Slingshot produced after 2/20/24 …
  • TSA-24-01 Feb 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Polaris has received feedback that the security system is not re-enabling after the vehicle battery voltage becomes low, or the vehicle has not been used for several days. As a result, the lock and unlock buttons are inoperative until the security system is…
  • T-24-01 Jan 2, 2024 · 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 we…
  • T-23-12-01 Dec 6, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Team Tip is designed to bring awareness to audio system changes starting in Model Year 2024 with RIDE COMMAND 7" Display software November 2023. In addition to new speakers, Model Year 2020+ Slingshot vehicles will now require RIDE COMMAND 7" Display d…
  • SLG-11.16.2023 Nov 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This article contains some of the theory of operation with the Steering Angle Sensors (SAS) on Slingshot models. It highlights the operation of the MY20+ models as well as some issues we have been seeing and some of the challenges in diagnostics.
  • TSA-23-01 Nov 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Polaris has identified that some Model Year 2020+ Slingshot vehicles may exhibit a brake warning light and a shift to neutral condition on AutoDrive equipped vehicles when coming to a stop as a result of a faulty brake pressure switch. Fault codes commonly …
  • 2023-01-10.26.23 Oct 26, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some RIDE COMMAND 7” displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won’t turn on, leading to display replacement.
  • SLG-7.19.23 Jul 19, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Slingshot Help Center article provides information regarding updating slingshot software and maps on the 2020+ 7" Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND.
  • SLG-7.19.23 Jul 19, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Slingshot Help Center article provides information regarding updating slingshot software and maps on the 2020+ 7" Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND.
  • SLG-05.01.2023 May 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This communication was provided to dealers regarding Ride Command Software Updates for MY2020 and newer Slingshot models.
  • T-22-01 Oct 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Slingshot has determined that some 2020-2022 Slingshot vehicles may experience a failure of the oil pressure switch which could lead to engine damage.
  • T-22-08-02 Aug 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Team Tip is designed to bring awareness to clutch service for 2020 and newer Slingshot models. Updated information has been added to the Service Manual to provide dealers with clear direction on how to properly install the clutch assembly as well as …
  • T-22-08-01 Aug 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Slingshot has received a small number of post-repair contacts due to improperly installed rear axles, sprockets, and bearings. This Team Tip outlines the importance of all Loctite residue being removed from components as well as proper installation.
  • G-08.02.2022 Aug 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Polaris and Indian Motorcycle has determined that certain Ride Command displays (produced between 2019 and 2021) installed in vehicles do not fully conform to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. As part of our program to address this mat…
  • SLG2022-06-16 Jun 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Information regarding the theory of operation for Steering Angle Sensors (SAS) on MY20-MY22 Slingshot models are explained for awareness. Additionally, steps are provided on how to properly calibrate the SAS.
  • TSA-22-02 Feb 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Polaris has found that some 2021 Slingshot vehicles produced before 8/16/2021 have front woofer speakers that can fail prematurely under certain volume and equalizer setting conditions. Vehicles can exhibit crackling, popping, low output or no sound from …
  • TSA-22-01 Feb 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Service Advisory provides authorized Slingshot dealers the ability to upgrade 2020-2021 AutoDrive models to the new 2022 transmission calibration at no cost. The 2022 TCM calibration provides further refinements to the 2021 calibration including fi…
  • SLG-02.14.2022 Feb 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Best practices for gauges, speedometers and tachometers regarding Slingshot vehicles. This version has been translated into French.
  • 03SLG2021-12-07 Dec 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Slingshot Ride Command Cell Modem
  • 02SLG2021-12-07 Dec 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Slingshot General Ride Command Diagnosis
  • TDH-21-01 Sep 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Polaris has determined that 10 Slingshot vehicles have wheel lug nuts that may not have achieved the specified torque value during the assembly process.
  • 04SLG2021-09-30 Sep 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Best Operating Procedures : Slingshot Steering and Clockspring Service
  • 03SLG2021-09-09 Sep 9, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    2021 Slingshot Ambient Air Temp Sensor Location
  • 02SLG2021-09-09 Sep 9, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Slingshot AMT Won't Complete Grid Learn
  • 01SLG2021-09-08 Sep 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Slingshot ATM odd shifting/ harsh shifting, or shifting at wrong RPM
  • 04SLG2021-05-19 May 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Slingshot AMT Grid and Kiss point learn- tips and tricks on the transmission service procedures to help when we have a unit having some difficulties completing this calibration.
  • 02SLG2021-04-14 Apr 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Customers come in with a key that was left off or a low battery event that caused their calculated DTE to be a random number. The quickest way to address this is the following: 1. Reset both Trip meters 2. Reset the AVG FUEL ECONOMY 3. Disconnect the batter…
  • TDH-HOLD 4.29.21 Apr 29, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    STOP SALE on affected Slingshot units identified in your inventory until further notice.
  • SLG Calibrate Dec 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The 2021 Slingshot AutoDrive transmission has been refined and retuned to improve your driving experience.
  • TDH-20-04 R02 Dec 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Polaris has found that some Slingshot models may have been manufactured without the driver’s and/or passenger’s front side reflector(s).
  • TDH-20-04 R01 Dec 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Polaris has found that some Slingshot models may have been manufactured without the driver’s and/or passenger’s front side reflector(s).
  • DW 4.2 Sep 2, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Digital Wrench version 4.2 is now available for download.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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