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2023 Polaris Slingshot SProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2023 Polaris Slingshot S, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-466 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 59%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage75kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 8, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Polaris Slingshot S has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2023 Polaris Slingshot S recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

59%repaired · 2025 Q2

Back over prevention: display function

Recall 23V-466 · Jul 3, 2023 · 22,218 vehicles · 13,021 repaired

Risk. The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2024 Q4

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 23V-106 · Feb 20, 2023 · 163 vehicles · 147 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Polaris.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other Slingshot S year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Slingshot S median. How we score

'21'22'23
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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Slingshot S owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2023 Polaris Slingshot S. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the vehicle independently rolled forward causing the front of the vehicle to crash into the rear end of another unoccupied parked vehicle twice in the same day. No injuries were…
Complaint 11634851 · Jan 8, 2025 · 75,000 miles

Own a 2023 Slingshot S?

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