Polaris Slingshot years to avoid
The Polaris Slingshot years to avoid are 2015, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2020 is the cleanest year on record.
138
Total complaints
18
Recall campaigns
2015–2023
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Slingshot years to avoid
Every Slingshot year
Common questions
What are the worst Polaris Slingshot years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Slingshot years to avoid are 2015, 2016. The cleanest year on record is 2020.
What is the best year for the Polaris Slingshot?
By complaint volume, 2020 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Slingshot years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Polaris Slingshot have?
Across all model years, the Slingshot has 18 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 138 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.