2021 Polaris Slingshot S Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 5, 2023 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Slingshot S years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Polaris Slingshot S. That is the most of any Slingshot S model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is seat belts (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2021 Polaris Slingshot S problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Seat Belts1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seat Belts1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2021 Polaris Slingshot S recalls (1)

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Back over prevention:display functionJul 3, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V466000 · 22,218 vehicles

Problem: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Seat Belts · received Aug 11, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11478810

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Polaris Slingshot S?

Owners most often report seat belts problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Polaris Slingshot S?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2021 Polaris Slingshot S a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Slingshot S model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.