2016 Polaris Slingshot recalls

• Seats And Restraints#2026294June 10, 2026

  2,345 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver's seat belt anchor point may be positioned too high. Canadian regulations require seat belt anchorages to be installed in certain locations. Safety Risk: This small error does not affect the safety or function of the seat belt. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. Polaris has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles have the driver's seat belt anchor point in the correct location.

• Electrical#2019545October 30, 2019

  2,105 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the terminals of the battery fuse block could be damaged during normal driving. This can result in a loss of forward and rear lighting, a loss of gauges, and a loss of power steering assist. Safety Risk: A loss of forward lighting would reduce visibility. A loss of rear lighting could make the vehicle less visible and cause a following driver to not recognize that a vehicle ahead is braking. A loss of power steering assist could make the vehicle difficult to steer. These failures could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Polaris will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the battery fuse block terminals and relocate the 50-A chassis fuse.

• Seats And Restraints#2019136March 14, 2019

  1,874 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the seat base may have been assembled improperly. This could cause the seat belt buckle to detach or cause the seat slider not to latch properly. This could result in unexpected movement of the seat or seat back. Safety Risk: If the seat moves while driving, vehicle control could be affected. In a crash, a seat that moves or a seat belt that separates could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the seat belt bracket and the seat slider latch inspected. If an incomplete or missing weld is found, or if a slider does not latch properly, the seat base will be replaced. Note: This supersedes Recall 2018-144. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall do not require repair under this recall.

• Electrical#2018633November 19, 2018

  1,030 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the rearview camera could fail internally and overheat, creating a fire risk. This could also result in loss of tail light function. Both of these conditions could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the camera as necessary.

• Seats And Restraints#2018144March 27, 2018

  1,772 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the seat belt buckle and seat back may dislodge from seat base and/or the seat sliders may not latch properly. If the seat were to slide unexpectedly, vehicle control could be affected, and/or in the event of a crash, if the seat belt buckle and seat back were to dislodge from the seat base, an occupant may not be properly restrained, which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the weld of the seat belt bracket and inspect the seat slider latching function. If a weld is found incomplete or missing, or if a slider does not latch properly, the seat base will be replaced. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2019136. Please see <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2019136">recall 2019136</a> for more information.

• Suspension#2017294June 5, 2017

  489 units affected

  On certain vehicles which had a rear swing arm previously replaced under recall T-16-06 (Transport Canada no. 2016-520), the swing arm may have been installed without two dust plug grommets. Without dust plug grommets, debris could contaminate the rear wheel speed sensor, which could affect ABS and Traction/Stability Control functions, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect for the presence of the grommets, and install if found missing. Note: If the speed sensor were to become inoperative, ABS and Traction/Stability control dash lights would illuminate.

• Seats And Restraints#2017155March 21, 2017

  1,478 units affected

  Certain vehicles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. The vehicle fails to provide an audible warning if the driver's seatbelt is not buckled, contrary to the requirements of the standard. This could increase the risk that the driver remain unbelted, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Correction: Dealers will install a newly designed jumper harness which included the required seatbelt chime.

• Brakes#2016522October 24, 2016

  356 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the brake pressure switch may have been over torqued during manufacturing. After a period of non-use, this could cause the brake seal to leak, resulting in increased brake pedal travel and degraded brake performance, which would increase stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will ensure proper torque of the brake pressure switch and replace as necessary.

• Fuel System#2016521October 24, 2016

  1,373 units affected

  On certain vehicles, there may be insufficient clearance between the fuel line and hood structure. This can result in abrasion of the fuel line, which could result in a potential 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 replace and re-route the fuel line.

• Suspension#2016520October 24, 2016

  1,372 units affected

  On certain vehicles, due to a defect in manufacturing, the rear swing arm may not meet strength specifications. This could result in the potential for the swing arm to fracture if the vehicle were to strike a pothole, or be subjected to a severe event, which could result in a a loss of control and a loss of propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear swing arm with a swing arm with a stronger geometry.

• Lights And Instruments#2015558November 24, 2015

  994 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the electrical relay used for the headlight circuit could cause the headlights to operate intermittently or turn off while the vehicle is in operation. This could compromise the driver's visibility, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the single headlight relay with a circuit that uses two relays.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS#19V750000October 18, 2019

  Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.

  Risk: Damaged terminals may result in the loss of forward and rear lighting, instrument cluster gauges, or power steering assist. Any of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse block terminals and relocate the 50 amp chassis fuse, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris's number for this recall is T-19-01.

• BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA#18V809000November 15, 2018

  Polaris Industries (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL and Slingshot SL LE motorcycles equipped with a backup camera. The back-up camera may fail internally, possibly melting the voltage regulator and blowing the fuse for that circuit, thereby preventing the taillight from functioning properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.

  Risk: The melted voltage regulator can increase the risk of a fire. The loss of a tail light can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the back-up camera, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-04.

• SEATS#18V195000March 26, 2018

  Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling all 2015-2018 Polaris Slingshot motorcycles. The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. Additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.

  Risk: If the seat belt buckle or seat back detach from the seat base, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. If the driver's seat unexpectedly moves, it can cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt bracket and seat back welds, and the seat slider latching function. If the weld is missing or incomplete, or if the slider doesn't latch properly, the seat bases will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-01.

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING#17V357000June 1, 2017

  Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor.

  Risk: Contamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the swingarms for missing grommets, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' number for this recall is T-17-04.

• POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE#16V755000October 19, 2016

  Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to September 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.

  Risk: Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the swing arm, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-06.

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS#16V754000October 18, 2016

  Polaris Idustries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to October 7, 2016. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the fuel line and the hood structure.

  Risk: The insufficient clearance may allow the fuel line to rub against the hood until it leaks fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the replace the engine fuel line, and inspect the retention clips to reduce the risk of interference, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-03.

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC#16V752000October 18, 2016

  Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured December 28, 2015, to April 27, 2016. The brake pressure switch may have been over tightened in the affected motorcycles.

  Risk: Over tightening of the brake pressure switch may damage the seal, allowing brake fluid to leak, resulting in reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install new brake pressure switch seals, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-16-02.

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS#15V777000November 20, 2015

  Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured April 21, 2014, to October 22, 2015, Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured April 28, 2015 to October 23, 2015, and Slingshot SL SE motorcycles manufactured December 15, 2014, to October 22, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the headlight relay may fail and result in a loss of headlights.

  Risk: A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single headlight relay with a circuit that uses two headlight relays, free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Slingshot customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is SLI-15-05.