repaired · 2023 Q2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. Loose rear wheel studs could result in wheel detachment, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Polaris SlingshotProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Polaris Slingshot, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-629 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 28, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Polaris Slingshot has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2020 Polaris Slingshot 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.
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
2020 vs. every other Slingshot 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Slingshot owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This is a common problem in 2020+ slingshots brake pressure switches the bike will go in neutral while driving and stay in neutral until you cut bike off to reset the switches very dangerous when driving
Own a 2020 Slingshot?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.