2016 Polaris Slingshot Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Polaris Slingshot, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Driver side.. brake doesnt stop ,can feel it in brake pedal,constantly filling up resorvoir..also stays accelerated when coming to a stop..there is recalls on issue”
NHTSA complaint #11490906, filed 2022-10“The contact owns a 2016 Polaris Slingshot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v752000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 16v754000 (fuel system), and 16v755000 (power train). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced any failures. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10939575, filed 2017-01“The contact owns a 2016 Polaris Slingshot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v754000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 16v755000 (power train); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10958488, filed 2017-03Related recalls
- 16V754000Oct 18, 2016Polaris Idustries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured March 4, 2014, to October 7, 2016. The affected…Covers: Polaris Slingshot 2015–2017
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 12% |
| 2015 | 5 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2016 Polaris Slingshot
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Polaris Slingshot
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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