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Polaris SlingshotModel year report

2015 Polaris Slingshot Problems

Complaints
36filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
2,050miles, 17 complaints with mileage
Recalls
92 do-not-drive
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Polaris Slingshot (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2015 Polaris Slingshot. The part named most often is engine, with 8 complaints (22% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (7) and suspension (6). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,050 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury, 3 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns (2 marked do-not-drive) and 42 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Body and structure (2), Wheels (2), Electronic stability control (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “Gas pedal revving by itself between 1-2-3-4 gears when taking foot off the pedal I reported the problem to dealer and they had no recall form Polaris. I called the company and dealer 3-4 times and they had no answer for me. The gas pedal vevvs 500 to 3000rpm when I release the throttle gas pedal .I just went to the dealer for a change of micro clutch switch with no success on may19-2015. Your immediate attention would be appreciated. The Slingshot forum for owners have had many many complaints with no results. …”

NHTSA complaint #10717459, filed 2015-05, 500 miles

Vehicle speed control: “I was driving my Slingshot down the road . The road is a sweeping curve around a pond . The cruise control turned on .the vehicle accelerated extremely fast forcing me off the road . I then stuck a tree . Resulting in two fractured ribs and a fractured spine .”

NHTSA complaint #10786080, filed 2015-10, 2,000 miles

Suspension: “The contact owns a 2015 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that he checked the tire pressure and removed the front passenger side tire. Afterwards, grease came out of the cracked seal and the wheel bearing looked worn and loose. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,050.”

NHTSA complaint #11219876, filed 2019-06, 2,050 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Cpsc: Polaris Slingshot: consumer stated shortly after purchasing the motorcycle, he began to experience extremely high engine revolution during the process of shifting gears. Updated 01/10/17. The consumer took the vehicle to the nearest dealer. The mechanic performed a road test, but could not identify the problem regarding the high engine revolutions during shifting. An ecu update was performed. However it did not correct the problem. Updated 02/02/17.”

NHTSA complaint #10838361, filed 2016-02

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,067 and 5,000 miles.

88%0–106%10–256%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (17 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 2,050 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

201520162017102018201920202021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 9 recalls for the 2015 Polaris Slingshot → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 42 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 42 bulletins →

Other model years of the Polaris Slingshot

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202272,8002———Not enough data
2017104,8879———Not enough data
2016251,9008——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
2015362,0509——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Polaris Slingshot model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Polaris Slingshot have?

NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2015 Polaris Slingshot as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Polaris Slingshot is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 8 complaints (22% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 7.

Has the 2015 Polaris Slingshot been recalled?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Polaris Slingshot reported?

Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,050 miles and the middle half falls between 1,067 and 5,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.