2021 Polaris Slingshot R
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2021 Polaris Slingshot R. Newest first.
Polaris Industries Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2020 Slingshot GT, 2021-2023 Slingshot S, Slingshot S Tech, 2020-2023 Slingshot R, Slingshot SL, and 2022-2023 Slingshot SLR vehicles updated with Ride Command Software. After shifting out of reverse, the rearview camera image may freeze and display a blank screen if shifted into reverse again. As…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Ride Command software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-23-03.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Power train · Service brakes · Unknown or other
While driving the 2021 slingshot R it will randomly be thrown into neutral! I was on the side roads and then got onto highway and it slammed into neutral when I had a F350 right on my butt and almost killed me!
- Electrical system · Power train · Service brakes
During a 150-mile ride, I experienced that while braking for a stop or a traffic slowdown, this unit shifted into neutral, and all of the dash warning lights came on at the same time. This happened 5 times during the ride. I had to coast to the side of the road, shut down, and restart the engine.…
During a 150-mile ride, I experienced that while braking for a stop or a traffic slowdown, this unit shifted into neutral, and all of the dash warning lights came on at the same time. This happened 5 times during the ride. I had to coast to the side of the road, shut down, and restart the engine. Once, almost being rear-ended by a vehicle, and I didn't have the power to get to the side of the road. Once this occurs, the unit will not allow you to shift it at all without a shutdown and restart, it is stuck in neutral until this is done. To me, this is creating a dangerous situation of possibly being rear-ended in traffic by not being able to get out of the way because of no propulsion. This bike has had electrical issues since new with the ride command system, which has been worked on several times and is still not fixed to this day, Polaris has replaced the radio head and amplifier under a goodwill adjustment.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011507This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding changing the oil on Model Year 2020 and newer Slingshot vehicles equipped with Prostar 2.0 engines.
- 11009681On some Polaris models equipped with a Dual Sweep Analog (C4) gauge cluster, dealers and customers may see moisture intrusion or fogging present in the gauge clusters, similar to gauge clusters in other off-road and marine applications.
- 11008652Polaris has received an increasing number of claims for vehicles not charging. Testing of returned alternators indicates that the alternator was not the root cause and did not require replacement.
- 11005845Polaris has received an increasing number of claims for vehicles not charging. Testing of returned alternators indicates that the alternator was not the root cause and did not require replacement. The terminal of the excitation wire may become opened, damaged, or pushed back during installation of the connector to the alternator, resulting in the alternator not charging intermittently.
- 10253801This Team Tip is to bring awareness to a new drive belt for Model Year 2021+ Slingshot vehicles. Updates to the Service Manual have been made to address the new belt tension spec and updated tension process. Model Year 2024 Slingshot produced after 2/20/24 will come with the new belt 3212345 installed.
- 10251451Polaris has received feedback that the security system is not re-enabling after the vehicle battery voltage becomes low, or the vehicle has not been used for several days. As a result, the lock and unlock buttons are inoperative until the security system is enabled in Digital Wrench. An updated VCM (Vehicle Control Module) software has been released to address this concern.
- 10249723We recently determined that some Model Year 2020-2023 Slingshot vehicles updated with RIDE COMMAND software update SLS7AB.M32336A (sent over the air in September 2023) may not be able to access Vehicle Health and Vehicle Location in the Slingshot App and website, and are also no longer able to receive future OTA (Over The Air) updates. A software update to resolve this issue was made available for installation in November 2023 (software update SLS7AB.M32343A). Please visit ridecommand.slingshot.polaris.com to obtain this software update, along with how-to guides and instruction videos.
- 10248333This Team Tip is designed to bring awareness to audio system changes starting in Model Year 2024 with RIDE COMMAND 7" Display software November 2023. In addition to new speakers, Model Year 2020+ Slingshot vehicles will now require RIDE COMMAND 7" Display displays to have the appropriate tune file set during RIDE COMMAND 7" Display installation, or when upgrading to the new speakers.
- 10246106This article contains some of the theory of operation with the Steering Angle Sensors (SAS) on Slingshot models. It highlights the operation of the MY20+ models as well as some issues we have been seeing and some of the challenges in diagnostics.
- 10246087Polaris has identified that some Model Year 2020+ Slingshot vehicles may exhibit a brake warning light and a shift to neutral condition on AutoDrive equipped vehicles when coming to a stop as a result of a faulty brake pressure switch. Fault codes commonly associated with these symptoms are C2144 (SPN 2584) and P150A (SPN 520275). Starting in Model Year 2024, Slingshot will use a new single switch configuration. Polaris has released a single brake pressure switch service kit that is compatible to retrofit prior model years. This Service Advisory provides instruction to update vehicles with the new single switch service kit in the event of a brake pressure switch failure.
- 10244722Some RIDE COMMAND 7 displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it wont turn on, leading to display replacement.
- 10240526This Slingshot Help Center article provides information regarding updating slingshot software and maps on the 2020+ 7" Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND.
- 10240525This Slingshot Help Center article provides information regarding updating slingshot software and maps on the 2020+ 7" Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND.
- 10237500This communication was provided to dealers regarding Ride Command Software Updates for MY2020 and newer Slingshot models.
- 10226072Slingshot has determined that some 2020-2022 Slingshot vehicles may experience a failure of the oil pressure switch which could lead to engine damage.
- 10219484This Team Tip is designed to bring awareness to clutch service for 2020 and newer Slingshot models. Updated information has been added to the Service Manual to provide dealers with clear direction on how to properly install the clutch assembly as well as additional repair steps.
- 10219431Slingshot has received a small number of post-repair contacts due to improperly installed rear axles, sprockets, and bearings. This Team Tip outlines the importance of all Loctite residue being removed from components as well as proper installation.
- 10219430Polaris and Indian Motorcycle has determined that certain Ride Command displays (produced between 2019 and 2021) installed in vehicles do not fully conform to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. As part of our program to address this matter, Polaris is sending letters to impacted consumers to outline the nature of this matter and provide options on having updated software installed. Consumers will be encouraged to perform the update themselves but will be given the option to bring vehicles into a dealership for this software update to be performed at no cost to them.
- 10215232Information regarding the theory of operation for Steering Angle Sensors (SAS) on MY20-MY22 Slingshot models are explained for awareness. Additionally, steps are provided on how to properly calibrate the SAS.
- 10208655Polaris has found that some 2021 Slingshot vehicles produced before 8/16/2021 have front woofer speakers that can fail prematurely under certain volume and equalizer setting conditions. Vehicles can exhibit crackling, popping, low output or no sound from one or both of the speakers.
- 10208652This Service Advisory provides authorized Slingshot dealers the ability to upgrade 2020-2021 AutoDrive models to the new 2022 transmission calibration at no cost. The 2022 TCM calibration provides further refinements to the 2021 calibration including fine-tuning to shift speed and reverse engagement engine speed. The calibration is currently available through Digital Wrench II for all 2020-2021 AutoDrive vehicles even if they had TSA-20-01 previously performed.
- 10208650Best practices for gauges, speedometers and tachometers regarding Slingshot vehicles. This version has been translated into French.
- 10205936Slingshot Ride Command Cell Modem
- 10205935Slingshot General Ride Command Diagnosis
- 10201834Polaris has determined that 10 Slingshot vehicles have wheel lug nuts that may not have achieved the specified torque value during the assembly process.
- 10201833Best Operating Procedures : Slingshot Steering and Clockspring Service
- 102018322021 Slingshot Ambient Air Temp Sensor Location
- 10201831Slingshot AMT Won't Complete Grid Learn
- 10201830Slingshot ATM odd shifting/ harsh shifting, or shifting at wrong RPM
- 10194704Slingshot AMT Grid and Kiss point learn- tips and tricks on the transmission service procedures to help when we have a unit having some difficulties completing this calibration.
- 10193932Customers 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: 1. Reset both Trip meters 2. Reset the AVG FUEL ECONOMY 3. Disconnect the battery for 20 minutes. 4. Reconnect and test ride vehicle for minimum 20 miles to get an average economy again.
- 10191555STOP SALE on affected Slingshot units identified in your inventory until further notice.
- 10188567The 2021 Slingshot AutoDrive transmission has been refined and retuned to improve your driving experience.
- 10185175Polaris has found that some Slingshot models may have been manufactured without the drivers and/or passengers front side reflector(s).
- 10185174Polaris has found that some Slingshot models may have been manufactured without the drivers and/or passengers front side reflector(s).
- 10180617Digital Wrench version 4.2 is now available for download.
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