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Polaris SlingshotModel year report

2022 Polaris Slingshot Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
2,800miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Polaris Slingshot (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by wheels (3) and engine (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,800 miles. Of all complaints, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 36 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “We bought a 2022 Polaris Slingshot R with Roll Cage and Canvas Top from Private Club Motors. The rims were a little beat up, but as far as we knew, that was just cosmetic. It was closing time and pouring down rain when we left the dealership. I was driving behind the Slingshot and could tell there was a definite problem with the wheels, as they looked like they were wobbling. When we stopped to get gas, the driver said it was vibrating like crazy. I texted the sales guy immediately to let him know there was a problem with the tires. He said to bring it back in and they would take care of it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11746257, filed 2026-06

Wheels: “I was involved in a biker run on 8/12/2023 in my 2022 Polaris Slingshot. When the event was over numerous people brought a dangerous problem to my attention. Polaris must have decided for profit reasons to eliminate the rear fender that covers the tire and I unknowingly was shooting gravel-like bullets at everybody behind me and hitting people causing dangerous incidents. I apologized but I was told not to enter these events as I also could be breaking car windshields as well as endangering all the bikers in the event. …”

NHTSA complaint #11538188, filed 2023-08

Engine: “The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the transmission downshifted with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact became aware that the message “Shift not Allowed” was displayed. The motorcycle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800.”

NHTSA complaint #11615037, filed 2024-09, 800 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,400 and 3,200 miles.

75%0–1025%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 2,800 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20233202420252026
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

Recall details for the 2022 Polaris Slingshot → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

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. 36 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 36 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 2022 Polaris Slingshot have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2022 Polaris Slingshot as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Polaris Slingshot is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by wheels with 3.

Has the 2022 Polaris Slingshot been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Polaris Slingshot reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,800 miles and the middle half falls between 2,400 and 3,200 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.