2016 Polaris Slingshot Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%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 1 complaints about the seats of the 2016 Polaris Slingshot, 4% 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.
“2016 Polaris Slingshot. Consumer writes in regards to drivers seat slides out of position while driving. The consumer stated the seat would fly backwards. The consumer also stated a warning light illuminated and it seemed to reflect a change in the steering.”
NHTSA complaint #10875132, filed 2016-08Related recalls
- 18V195000Mar 26, 2018Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling all 2015-2018 Polaris Slingshot motorcycles. The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back…Covers: Polaris Slingshot 2015–2018
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 20% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Polaris Slingshot
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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.
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