2022 Polaris Slingshot Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Polaris Slingshot, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 800 miles.
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 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038257Sep 26, 2026This Ask Polaris article provides information regarding engine valve guide wear inspection and measurement for Slingshot vehicles.
- 11034550Jun 19, 2026This Ask Polaris article provides information to systematically identify the root cause of excessive exhaust smoke by distinguishing between oil consumption, coolant intrusion…
- 11034548Jun 2, 2026This Ask Polaris article provides information about how to perform a leakdown test on Polaris Slingshot vehicles.
- 11025903Nov 14, 2025This Slingshot help center article provides details for changing the engine oil on model year 2020+ Slingshot vehicles.
- 11011507Nov 13, 2024This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding changing the oil on Model Year 2020 and newer Slingshot vehicles equipped with Prostar 2.0 engines.
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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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