2021 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S
The 2021 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Polaris Industries Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seat Belts (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2021 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2021 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S, potentially affecting up to 22,218 vehicles.
Recall 23V466000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
| 22,218 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
Safety Rating for the 2021 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S
Polaris Industries Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2023-01-10.26.23 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some RIDE COMMAND 7â displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it wonât turn on, leading to display replacement.
TSA-22-01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING
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 fine-tuning to shift speed and reverse engagement engine speed. The calibration is currently available through...
SLG-02.14.2022 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Best practices for gauges, speedometers and tachometers regarding Slingshot vehicles. This version has been translated into French.
TSA-22-02 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
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 one or both of the speakers.
03SLG2021-12-07 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Slingshot Ride Command Cell Modem
TDH-21-01 — WHEELS
Polaris has determined that 10 Slingshot vehicles have wheel lug nuts that may not have achieved the specified torque value during the assembly process.
03SLG2021-09-09 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2021 Slingshot Ambient Air Temp Sensor Location
TDH-20-04 R02 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Polaris has found that some Slingshot models may have been manufactured without the driverâs and/or passengerâs front side reflector(s).
TDH-20-04 R01 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Polaris has found that some Slingshot models may have been manufactured without the driverâs and/or passengerâs front side reflector(s).
TDH-20-04 R01 — STRUCTURE
Polaris has found that some Slingshot models may have been manufactured without the driverâs and/or passengerâs front side reflector(s).
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the POLARIS SLINGSHOT S
- 2021 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S (current)
- 2022 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S — 0 complaints
- 2023 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S — 1 complaint
- 2024 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S — 0 complaints
- 2025 POLARIS SLINGSHOT S — 0 complaints
Other POLARIS Models
- POLARIS SLINGSHOT — 134 total complaints
- POLARIS VICTORY — 42 total complaints
- POLARIS SPORTSMAN 1000XP — 26 total complaints
- POLARIS EXPLORER — 15 total complaints
- POLARIS SPORTSMAN 850XP — 11 total complaints
- POLARIS RANGER 800 — 10 total complaints
- POLARIS 1631 — 7 total complaints
- POLARIS 1633 — 7 total complaints