2021 Polaris Slingshot S

Recalls

1 recall names the 2021 Polaris Slingshot S. Newest first.

• Back over prevention › Display function

  Jul 3, 2023NHTSA 23V46600022,218 vehicles

  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.

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Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Aug 11, 2022GACrash1 injury
  Seat belts
  We were driving in the Slingshot when it started raining. The vehicle hit some water and started to hydroplane. It started to spin, which I was able to end up controlling but we were shot into a ditch where we hit the embankment. My wife was ejected from the car. She swears that she had her…

  We were driving in the Slingshot when it started raining. The vehicle hit some water and started to hydroplane. It started to spin, which I was able to end up controlling but we were shot into a ditch where we hit the embankment. My wife was ejected from the car. She swears that she had her seatbelt on and I have video that seems to confirm this. After the wreck, I went to the hauler and looked at the seatbelt. It was out enough that she had to have had it on as it would not go out any further and would not retract. The vehicle is still at the wrecker so this has not been confirmed. The police report says that the seatbelt was not on, but I'm sure that he did not actually test this aspect. There were no warning lamps or anything else indicating that the seatbelt was not on prior to the crash.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).

Every Polaris Slingshot S model year

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