vehicle has automatic transmission and while stopped at traffic light on hill in heavy traffic transmission shifted into neutral with no driver input! Vehicle would not respond to any input until it was shut off and restarted to reset ECU. Traffic trying to get around while I was trying to get to shoulder of road. The vehicle did it 5 more times before we got home. Last time we where almost hit from behind by a semi-truck because it shifted itself into neutral on a four-lane highway. I believe this is a programing issue with the computer controlled automatic transmission. I have called Polaris on this issue and was told there was not recalls on the vehicle. I am in the process of fighting for warranty on this.
The worst 2020 Polaris Slingshot R problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Back over prevention: display function
- What is wrong
- 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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- 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.
Recall number 23V466000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Polaris Slingshot R 38
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Ask Polaris article provides information to systematically identify the root
- This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding changing the oil on Model Year 2020 and...
- On some Polaris models equipped with a Dual Sweep Analog (C4) gauge cluster, dealers and customers may see...
- Polaris has received an increasing number of claims for vehicles not charging
- Polaris has received an increasing number of claims for vehicles not charging
- We recently determined that some Model Year 2020-2023 Slingshot vehicles updated with RIDE COMMAND...
- This Team Tip is designed to bring awareness to audio system changes starting in Model Year 2024 with RIDE...
- Polaris has identified that some Model Year 2020+ Slingshot vehicles may exhibit a brake warning light and...
- This article contains some of the theory of operation with the Steering Angle Sensors (SAS) on Slingshot...
- Some RIDE COMMAND 7” displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won’t...
What 2020 Polaris Slingshot R owners say
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Questions about the 2020 Polaris Slingshot R
Is the 2020 Polaris Slingshot R reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Polaris Slingshot R, fewer than a typical Slingshot R model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Polaris Slingshot R?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2020 Polaris Slingshot R have?
1 recall, covering back over prevention.
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