Model year

2021 Polaris Slingshot S

Motorcycle, gasoline, RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 11, 2022 to Aug 11, 2022.

Recall campaigns covering this model year122k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2021 motorcycle
Severity index100.02021 motorcycles average 5.8
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 Polaris Slingshot S peaked in 2022, with 1 filed

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

00.250.50.751202212023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2021 Polaris Slingshot S name seat belts

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

Seat belts
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 S

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 S
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.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 Polaris Slingshot S

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.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Aug 11, 2022Failure Aug 7, 2022Stone Mountain, GASeat beltsCrash1 injured

    We were driving in the Slingshot when it started raining. The vehicle hit some water and started to hydroplane. It started to spin, which I was able to end up controlling but we were shot into a ditch where we hit the embankment. My wife was ejected from the car. She swears that she had her seatbelt on and I have video that seems to confirm this. After the wreck, I went to the hauler and looked at the seatbelt. It was out enough that she had to have had it on as it would not go out any further and would not retract. The vehicle is still at the wrecker so this has not been confirmed. The police report says that the seatbelt was not on, but I'm sure that he did not actually test this aspect. There were no warning lamps or anything else indicating that the seatbelt was not on prior to the crash.

    NHTSA complaint 11478810
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

32 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 …
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.