2015 Polaris Slingshot Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,568miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 Polaris Slingshot, 11% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,568 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The brake pressure sensors fail. Randomly or when brakes are touched this causes the cruise control to suddenly disengage and a warning light in the instrument panel indicates brake failure. Polaris recommends do not operate vehicle . Leaving driver and passenger stranded. When the brake failure light is reset the cycle repeats.”
NHTSA complaint #11019363, filed 2017-08, 13,235 miles“Electrical short/fire in backup camera causing failure in break lights, tail lights, ABS, cruise control, radio, blinkers, horn. Vehicle was being operated at approximately 60 MPH when incident occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #11121816, filed 2018-08, 9,900 miles“Consumer stated driving on hwy 80 when the car starts running weird, I slow down and pull to the slow lane. Then vehicle note smoke and flames coming into the area where my feet are. Got out and car burned to the ground..bf”
NHTSA complaint #10943528, filed 2017-01Related recalls
- 19V750000Oct 18, 2019Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.Covers: Polaris Slingshot 2015–2019
Related service bulletins
- 11034549Jun 6, 2026This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding battery maintenance on Model Year 2019 and older Slingshot vehicles.
- 11022502Aug 29, 2025This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding spark plug inspection and replacement on model year 2015-2019 Polaris Slingshot vehicles.
- 11017412Apr 14, 2025This Slingshot Help Center article provides information regarding fuse replacement for Model Year 2019 and older Slingshot vehicles.
- 11011511Nov 20, 2024This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding adjustment and maintenance of the headlamps on Model Year 2019 and older Slingshot vehicles.
- 10235781Apr 18, 2023This article provides information regarding battery maintenance on MY2019 and older Slingshot vehicles.
- 10208650Feb 14, 2022Best practices for gauges, speedometers and tachometers regarding Slingshot vehicles. This version has been translated into French.
- 10193932Apr 14, 2021Customers come in with a key that was left off or a low battery event that caused their calculated DTE to be a random number. The quickest way to address this is the following…
- 10178804Apr 26, 2018Polaris has identified a quality issue affecting some Slingshot brake pressure switches. An intermittent failure of the switch triggers a "Brake Failure" malfunction indicator…
- 10178899Jul 23, 2015The Slingshot Division of Polaris Industries has developed an updated ECU calibration for 2016 Slingshot models that includes improvements to idle control.
- 10178898Jul 1, 2015The Slingshot Division of Polaris Industries has determined the reprogramming (reflash) procedure may be negatively affected if performed with a device connected to the USB…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Polaris Slingshot
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Polaris Slingshot
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology