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2015 Gem E4 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2015 Gem E4 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other E4 years?

E4 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted4 complaints2002: 4 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
E4 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Gem E4 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System150%
Lighting150%

Does the 2015 Gem E4 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V820000Seat BeltsDecember 7, 2015 · 1,364 units

Defect

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 GEM EL, ES, E4, E4S, ELXD, E6, E6S, and E2 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2014, to August 25, 2015. The seat belts in the affected vehicles have retractor mechanisms that may fail, causing the seat belt to be stuck in one position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence

If the seat belt does not retract or extend, the seat occupant may not be properly secured in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 31, 2015. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-15-02.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE CAR DOES NOT REGISTER THE BATTERY LIFE BECAUSE IF WIRING PROBLEM AND YOU RUN OUT OF POWER IN MIDDLE OF STREET AND DON'T EVEN KNOW YOU ARE LOW IN POWER BECAUSE IT DON'T WORK RIGHT AND TAIL LIGHTS DON'T WORK BECAUSE A FUSE KEEPS BLOWING THEY SAID AND DEALER CAN'T FIND OUT HOW TO FIX EITHER THING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 15, 2016

“THE CAR DOES NOT REGISTER THE BATTERY LIFE BECAUSE IF WIRING PROBLEM AND YOU RUN OUT OF POWER IN MIDDLE OF STREET AND DON'T EVEN KNOW YOU ARE LOW IN POWER BECAUSE IT DON'T WORK RIGHT AND TAIL LIGHTS DON'T WORK BECAUSE A FUSE KEEPS BLOWING THEY SAID AND DEALER CAN'T FIND OUT HOW TO FIX EITHER THING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · March 15, 2016

2015 Gem E4 — common questions

Is the 2015 Gem E4 reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2015 Gem E4 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 Gem E4. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2015 Gem E4 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.