RECALLS — POLARIS RZR XP
Polaris RZR XP recalls
Polaris RZR XP model years 2014–2024 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
11- Brakes#2023488
172 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-sides, the front brake lines may be routed incorrectly. As a result, the brake lines could rub against the front wheels and create a brake fluid leak, which can cause reduced braking. Safety Risk: Reduced braking can cause increased stopping distances and create the risk of a crash. 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, repair the front brake lines.Polaris advises not to drive your UTV until the recall repairs are completed.
- Steering#2022381
2,521 units affected
Issue: On certain side-by-side UTVs, the steering wheel may have been damaged during shipping to the dealership. As a result, the steering wheel spokes could break while driving. If this happens, the steering wheel could separate and cause a loss of steering control. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2021-662. Vehicles that had the steering wheel replaced under the previous recall do not require this repair. Safety Risk: A loss of steering could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Polaris recommends that you should not drive your vehicle until this recall is completed. Polaris will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the steering wheel.
- Steering#2021662
934 units affected
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2022-381. Issue: On certain side-by-side UTVs, the steering wheel may have been damaged during shipping to the dealership. As a result, the steering wheel spokes could break while driving. If this happens, the steering wheel could separate and cause a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Polaris recommends that you should not drive your vehicle until this recall is completed. Polaris will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
- Seats And Restraints#2020331
794 units affected
Issue: Certain 4-point and 6-point harnesses (seat belts) may be missing stitching at the attachment points. As a result, the harness may not properly restrain a person in a crash. Note: This problem affects 4-point and 6-point harnesses that were factory installed, as well as Aftermarket "SubZero" 4-point and "Click-6" 6-point seat belt harness kits sold through Polaris dealers or Polaris.com. Safety Risk: A harness that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective actions: If you purchased a vehicle with a potentially affected harness or purchased a potentially affected harness directly from Polaris, Polaris will notify you by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the harness stitching. If stitching is missing, the harness(es) will be replaced. Polaris advises you not operate your side-by-side UTV until the harnesses have been inspected. If you purchased a harness directly from a Polaris dealer, please contact them for further information.
- Structure#2018152
5,511 units affected
On certain side-by-side UTV’s, the exhaust silencer could fatigue and crack. As a result, the heat shield may not manage the exhaust gas heat and nearby components could melt and/or catch fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear box heat shield with an upgraded stainless steel shield.
- Electrical#2016171
6,720 units affected
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the fuse box's seal could allow for water intrusion, which may result in an electrical short, and could pose a fire hazard causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuse box seal with an improved seal.
- Engine#2016170
8,832 units affected
Certain side-by-side UTVs may have been assembled with heat shields that do not meet the manufacturer's standards. This could result in the cab or cargo box overheating which may pose a fire hazard causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the heat shields which will provide additional protection, and improved protection from flammable liquid spills in the vehicle cargo box that may pose a separate fire hazard.
- Electrical#2016169
9,422 units affected
Certain side-by-side UTVs may have been assembled with a voltage regulator that does not meet the manufacturer's standards. This could result in the voltage regulator overheating, which could increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the regulator with a revised one.
- Fuel System#2016168
1,594 units affected
On certain side-by-side UTV’s, the engine may misfire and cause unburned fuel to be routed into the exhaust system. This could result in excessive exhaust heat that may pose a fire hazard which could cause injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the ECU with software that includes misfire detection.
- Fuel System#2016167
7,765 units affected
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the fuel tank vent line could be kinked or misrouted near hot exhaust components. A kinked fuel tank vent line can cause the fuel tank to build pressure and expand. This expansion may cause the fuel tank to come into contact with the spinning prop shaft, which could lead to a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. A misrouted fuel vent line may come in contact with hot exhaust components could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel tank vent line with a revised part and ensure proper routing and restraint. They will also inspect the fuel tank to ensure that no damage is present, and will repair as necessary. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2015-420. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.
- Fuel System#2015420
4,121 units affected
On certain side-by-side UTV’s, the fuel tank vent line could be kinked. A kinked fuel tank vent line can cause the fuel tank to build pressure and expand. This expansion may cause the fuel tank to come into contact with the spinning prop shaft, which could lead to a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank vent line and if a kinked fuel tank vent line is found, they will inspect the fuel tank to ensure that no damage is present, and will repair as necessary. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2016-167. Please see recall 2016167 for more information. <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2016167">Click here for more information</a>.
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