2023 Polaris Slingshot SL

Recalls

2 recalls name the 2023 Polaris Slingshot SL. 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.

  Full recall details →

• Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

  Feb 20, 2023NHTSA 23V106000163 vehicles

  Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Slingshot R, Slingshot S with Technology Package 1, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot S motorcycles. The alternator may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  An improperly heat-treated alternator may crack and separate during operation, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 8, 2023. Owners may contact Polaris' customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-23-01.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Electrical system1
2. Service brakes1
3. Unknown or other1

Latest complaints

• Apr 16, 2023FL
  Electrical system · Service brakes · Unknown or other
  The vehicle had approximately 300 miles after purchasing new. A master chassis fault/check engine light was illuminated. I was on my way to the dealership when suddenly a number of lights lit up on the dashboard and the vehicle decelerated on its own and went to no acceleration mode. I managed to…

  The vehicle had approximately 300 miles after purchasing new. A master chassis fault/check engine light was illuminated. I was on my way to the dealership when suddenly a number of lights lit up on the dashboard and the vehicle decelerated on its own and went to no acceleration mode. I managed to get to the side of the freeway and drove to the dealer a severely limited speed (15mph). Subsequent to the dealer fixing the problem which I was told was a defective break sensor switch the vehicle has been in the shop 5 separate times for fault lights coming on. At this point I am concerned about the safety of the vehicle or if I should even drive it any longer.

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.
• 10251447Polaris has determined that some 2023 and 2024 Slingshot models may have a plugged timing chain oil jet which could result in a lack of oil to the timing chain guides and risk causing severe engine damage. To address this concern, Polaris has released this Service Bulletin with instructions to inspect the oil jet, and replace if needed. The affected population is less than 40 VINs.
• 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.
• 10240522This Ask Polaris article references Team Tip T-23-06-01. Certain LED light fault patterns on the seat control buttons can result from an issue within the seat. Additionally, recent claims have resulted from a poor connection in the seat bottom. The referenced Team Tip provides detailed information regarding troubleshooting and resolution.
• 10238762This team tip is to notify dealers of diagnostic and repair information for the heated and cooled seats that has been added to the service manual for model year 2022+ Slingshot vehicles..
• 10237501Polaris has determined that some Model Year 2023 Slingshot vehicles, produced between December 2022 and March 2023, could be missing the 9th digit of the model number in the ECM. The 9th digit is used for activation of headlight fault codes on U.S. Models, and if incorrect, can result in a U0401 fault and chassis warning light. However, this specific fault does not affect normal function of the vehicle. To address this concern, Slingshot has released this Bulletin with instructions to update affected vehicles through the Vehicle Update process in Digital Wrench II.
• 10237495Slingshot now offers customizable LED lighting for your vehicles interior with the Slingshot LED appand a premium interior lighting kit by XKGlow. This communication provides information on how to pair an App for use with the lighting system.
• 10237494This communication provides information regarding MY2022 + Slingshot Premium Interior Lighting Kit Installations.
• 10232634This is a communication released to dealers regarding the release of six new Slingshot Gold courses, which can be found on the University of Polaris homepage, or by searching TEC 23 SLG GL in the course search.

Every Polaris Slingshot SL model year

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