RECALLS — POLARIS RANGER XP 1000
Polaris Ranger XP 1000 recalls
Polaris Ranger XP 1000 model years 2018–2026 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
12- Electrical#2025466
464 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTVs, the chassis wiring harness and/or alternator cable may not have been routed properly. As a result, they could become damaged by contact with the negative battery terminal and cause a short circuit. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Polaris will provide you with precautions to take and advise that you should park your UTV outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. Polaris will notify owners by mail and provide you with instructions for how to inspect the battery connection. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the battery connection inspected at a Polaris dealership. The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reroute the wiring and alternator cable. The alternator cable will be replaced, as necessary.
- Seats And Restraints#2025194
24 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTVs, the bolts securing the lower seat belt anchors may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the seat belts could loosen or detach. Note: This recall only affects certain NorthStar Edition Premium and Ultimate models. Safety Risk: A seat belt that detaches could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Polaris will provide you with instructions for how to inspect the seat belt anchor bolts before driving. If any bolts are loose, Polaris advises that you shouldn't use your UTV until the recall repairs are completed. Polaris will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your UTV to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the seat belt anchor bolts.
- Seats And Restraints#2024458
132 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTVs, the front and rear passenger seat belt bracket(s) may not have been properly welded. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach. Safety Risk: A seat belt that detaches could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Polaris advises that you shouldn't transport passengers until the recall repairs have been completed. Polaris will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your side-by-side to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat belt crossbar(s).
- Brakes#2023532
40 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-sides, the center brake lines may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the rear brake circuit could remain pressurized during use, and could overheat. This could reduce braking performance. Safety Risk: Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, overheated brakes could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Polaris will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your side-by-side to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake lines. Polaris recommends that you should not drive your side-by-side until the recall repairs are completed.
- Fuel System#2022722
517 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTVs, the fuel pump outlet connector could develop a fuel leak. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Polaris will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your UTV to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump. Polaris recommends that you should not drive your UTV until the recall repairs are completed.
- Powertrain#2021782
4,501 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTV's, the accelerator pedal may not return when it is released. This could cause the throttle to stick open. Note: This recall replaces R-21-01 (Transport Canada Recall 2021-008). If your UTV was inspected as a part of that recall, but the accelerator pedal was not replaced, your UTV requires this repair. Safety Risk: A throttle that sticks in the open position could cause a loss of control and create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your UTV to a dealer to replace the accelerator pedal. To reduce the safety risk, the company recommends that you should avoid driving your UTV until the recall repairs have been completed.
- Powertrain#2021008
1,540 units affected
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021-782. Issue: On certain side-by-side UTV's, the accelerator pedal may not return when it is released. This could cause the throttle to stick open. Safety Risk: A throttle that sticks in the open position could cause a loss of control and create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your UTV to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, replace the accelerator pedal. To reduce the safety risk, the company recommends that you should avoid driving your UTV until the recall repairs have been completed.
- Powertrain#2020168
514 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side ATV's, the drive clutch may stay engaged after slowing down. If this happens, the vehicle could continue to move forward, even with the throttle released. This could cause unintended vehicle movement. Safety Risk: Unintended vehicle movement could increase the risk of injury and/or a crash. Corrective Actions: You should stop driving your side-by-side ATV immediately. Polaris will notify owners by mail and advise you to not to drive your vehicle until the recall repairs have been completed. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
- Engine#2020141
1,326 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTV's, there is a problem with software that controls the throttle. If the engine stalls and is restarted without switching the key to the off position, the throttle may not return to idle. If the vehicle is in gear when restarted, it could accelerate suddenly. Safety Risk: A vehicle that accelerates suddenly when started could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Polaris will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update engine software. Polaris advises you not to drive your vehicle until the recall repairs have been completed.
- Seats And Restraints#2019674
378 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTV's, the seat belt retractors may be missing a part. This could cause the seat belt to not to work as designed. As a result, the seat belt may not properly restrain a passenger in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury to passengers in a crash. Corrective Actions: Consumers should immediately stop using their vehicle and call their dealer to schedule an inspection. Polaris is notifying dealers and contacting registered owners by mail, and email, if available. Polaris will instruct owners and dealers to check the lot code of the UTV's seat belts. Owners should stop using their vehicle if the lot code is within the identified range. The corrective actions for this recall are being finalized.
- Fuel System#2019653
196 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTV's, the fuel line may be routed incorrectly. If a drive belt breaks or fails, it could damage the fuel line and cause a fuel leak. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Polaris will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the routing of the fuel line. Dealers will reroute the fuel line and replace parts as necessary.
- Fuel System#2019516
3,334 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTV's, if a clutch belt breaks and frays, parts of the belt could potentially wrap around secondary clutch and damage the fuel line. This could cause a fuel leak. Safety Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Corrective Actions: Polaris will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to add a flange to the outlet duct retainer to protect the fuel line.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada