2020 Polaris Slingshot Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Slingshot years
- Not enough data 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Polaris Slingshot. That ranks 8th out of 9 Slingshot model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Polaris Slingshot problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2020 Polaris Slingshot recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: Polaris, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Slingshot vehicles. The rear wheel studs may not have been fully pressed into the axle, possibly causing them to come loose.
Risk: Loose rear wheel studs could result in wheel detachment, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the rear axle/stud assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Polaris' number for this recall is T-21-01.
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.
This is a common problem in 2020+ slingshots brake pressure switches the bike will go in neutral while driving and stay in neutral until you cut bike off to reset the switches very dangerous when driving
Other Polaris Slingshot years
← 2019 Slingshot · 2021 Slingshot →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Slingshot | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Slingshot | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 Slingshot | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Slingshot | 4 | 4 |
| 2018 Slingshot | 4 | 5 |
| 2017 Slingshot | 10 | 9 |
| 2016 Slingshot | 25 | 8 |
| 2015 Slingshot | 36 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Polaris Slingshot?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Polaris Slingshot?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Polaris Slingshot a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Slingshot model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.