Issue #1: The driver seat was loose. There was an issue with the railing of the seat. That one got replaced. Issue #2: I have an issue with the rear wheel bearing. There is a loud clicking noise when driving the Slingshot. I had do bring it into the dealership several times. First they said it was normal. Now it's been in the dealership for a few months now, since Black Friday. After going back and forth with the dealership & Polaris. Polaris has agreed that the rear wheel bearing has to be replaced. The only thing I change was the rear tire. Different brand, but same specs. I was given different information, which caused additional damage. They were blaming the rear tire and saying it was my fault because I didn't use a Polaris brand. I also have pics of the damaged bearing and a video of the noise issue.
The worst 2019 Polaris Slingshot problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Seats1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical2
- Seats1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Recalls 4
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2019 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, and Slingshot GT motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Polaris will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1‑855‑863‑2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-19-02.
Recall number 19V881000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- Polaris Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. Excessive electrical current may damage the battery fuse holder terminals.
- Risk
- Damaged terminals may result in the loss of forward and rear lighting, instrument cluster gauges, or power steering assist. Any of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse block terminals and relocate the 50 amp chassis fuse, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1‑855‑863‑2284. Polaris's number for this recall is T-19-01.
Recall number 19V750000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. Additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.
- Risk
- If the seat belt buckle or seat back detach from the seat base, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. If the driver's seat unexpectedly moves, it can cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt bracket and seat back welds, and the seat slider latching function. If the weld is missing or incomplete, or if the slider doesn't latch properly, the seat bases will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1‑855‑863‑2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-01. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 18V‑195.
Recall number 19V185000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1‑855‑863‑2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-03.
Recall number 18V531000 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 2019 Polaris Slingshot
Defect investigations
Seatbelt Retractor Failure
See attached closing resume summary.
PE17005
Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Polaris Slingshot 34
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 regarding engine valve guide wear inspection and measurement...
- Submitting a Debug Report immediately after a Digital Wrench II incident is strongly recommended
- This Ask Polaris article provides information to systematically identify the root
- This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding battery maintenance on Model Year 2019...
- This Ask Polaris article provides information about how to perform a leakdown test on Polaris Slingshot...
- A new input shaft seal, PN 3610429, has been released for Model Year 2015-2026 Slingshot right angle...
- This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding the creation of RIDE COMMAND log files...
- This Slingshot help center article contains instructions for inspecting and adjusting your lights for...
- This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding replacing the angle drive fluid on model...
- This Slingshot help center article provides information regarding spark plug inspection and replacement on...
What 2019 Polaris Slingshot owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2019 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that since the motorcycle was purchased, there was an abnormal grinding sound while driving at various speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the grinding sound increased with an abnormal popping and cracking sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the axle and rear bearings needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted and had significantly increased. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. A case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,550.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 polaris slingshot. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 19v750000 (electrical system) and 19v881000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The vehicle was taken to ridersville cycle (75 good times dr, berkeley springs, wv 25411; (304) 258-1449) where it was confirmed that parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 polaris slingshot sl. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v750000 (electrical system) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. Mall of georgia indian motorcycle (2745 mall of georgia blvd, buford, ga 30519) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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Questions about the 2019 Polaris Slingshot
Is the 2019 Polaris Slingshot reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2019 Polaris Slingshot, close to a typical Slingshot model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Polaris Slingshot?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is seats (1).
How many recalls does the 2019 Polaris Slingshot have?
4 recalls, covering electrical system, seats and seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Polaris Slingshot electrical?
Yes, 2 recalls: 19V881000, 19V750000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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