2017 Polaris Slingshot Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Polaris Slingshot, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100 miles. 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.
“There has been a recall t-19-01 2015-2019 Slingshot s/sl/slr/gt battery fuse block inspection & chassis fuse relocation (operating vehicle without recall is risk to riders that steering & lights may quit) for the past year. I have been trying to get it fixed & have contacted Polaris many times. All the dealers around me say they can't get the parts from Polaris. Nhtsa recall #190750.”
NHTSA complaint #11363025, filed 2020-10“The contact owns a 2017 Polaris Slingshot. While operating the vehicle, the headlights, rear brake lights, and instrument panel lighting randomly shut off. Also, while making a left turn into the driveway, the power steering seized and the steering wheel could not be turned in either direction. The cause of the failures was not determined. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19v750000 (electrical system). …”
NHTSA complaint #11286440, filed 2019-12, 100 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Polaris Slingshot. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v750000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11331688, filed 2020-06Related 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
- 11037095Aug 11, 2026Submitting a Debug Report immediately after a Digital Wrench II incident is strongly recommended. Digital Wrench II errors may be caused by vehicle module issues, software or…
- 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…
- 10178796May 10, 2018Slingshot vehicles utilize Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries which are selected for their superior vibration resistance, weight savings, and high output. This Team Tip is being…
- 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…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Polaris Slingshot
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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