2022 Polaris Slingshot Owner Complaints

We bought a 2022 Polaris Slingshot R with Roll Cage and Canvas Top from Private Club Motors. The rims were a little beat up, but as far as we knew, that was just cosmetic. It was closing time and pouring down rain when we left the dealership. I was driving behind the Slingshot and could tell there was a definite problem with the wheels, as they looked like they were wobbling. When we stopped to get gas, the driver said it was vibrating like crazy. I texted the sales guy immediately to let him know there was a problem with the tires. He said to bring it back in and they would take care of it. So, we came back on Thursday, 2 days later, because of rain and the service guy said Thursday would be better for them. They looked at it and then asked us what we hit. We didn't hit anything, but they refused to replace the rims and tires. I called another dealership that we bought our previous Slingshot from and they told me to bring it to them and they would take care of us. Turns out, 2 of the 3 tires' rims were bent beyond repair, there were gouges in 2 of the tires, plus, the drive belt had a gouge in it. Used Bikes Direct Houston took tires and rims off of a Showroom Floor unit that they had and put them on our unit plus ordered a belt and installed it. They did all this at cost and no labor. So even with the lowest cost possible, which was $1,132.48, Private Club Motors refused to reimburse us. The Slingshot never should have left their dealership in the condition it was in. It wasn't road safe. I have reached out to them numerous times and they have me blocked on their cell phones and don't take my calls at the service and financial departments. I even went there in person yesterday to give them one final chance before I start reporting them. And, they still refused to take responsibility and reimburse me. And, just to show how much abuse that car had before we ever got behind the wheel, it has a hole in the oil pan that was repaired using a bunch of JB Weld.

NHTSA ID

11746257

Incident

Jun 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and slowing down, the transmission inadvertently shifted into neutral(N). The contact stated that the motorcycle was restarted each time after the failure and shifted into drive(D). The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

NHTSA ID

11681795

Incident

Aug 1, 2025

Mileage

10,000 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 45 MPH on a two-lane road, the brake pedal was depressed while making a left turn, and the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle independently shifted to neutral and became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle revved; however, the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The driver drifted over to the side of the roadway. The driver was able to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as intended; however, the failure recurred while depressing the brake pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The contact stated that the brake master switch on the brake master cylinder caused the cruise control to be deactivated. The failure mileage was approximately 3,200.

NHTSA ID

11674959

Incident

Jul 20, 2025

Mileage

3,200 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the transmission downshifted with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact became aware that the message “Shift not Allowed” was displayed. The motorcycle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800.

NHTSA ID

11615037

Incident

Sep 17, 2024

Mileage

800 mi

Your Complaint Number: NHTSA 11538188 I was involved in a biker run on 8/12/2023 in my 2022 Polaris Slingshot. When the event was over numerous people brought a dangerous problem to my attention. Polaris must have decided for profit reasons to eliminate the rear fender that covers the tire and I unknowingly was shooting gravel-like bullets at everybody behind me and hitting people causing dangerous incidents. I apologized but I was told not to enter these events as I also could be breaking car windshields as well as endangering all the bikers in the event. Polaris needs to recall all their Slingshots without fenders before tragedy strikes and takes out somebodies eye or causes a wreck and kills somebody. Please address this asap as it's an extremely serious problem.

NHTSA ID

11548249

Incident

Sep 8, 2023

The contact's wife owns a 2022 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the engine was rewired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 2,400.

NHTSA ID

11538646

Incident

Feb 1, 2023

Mileage

2,400 mi

I was involved in a biker run on 8/12/2023 in my 2022 Polaris Slingshot. When the event was over numerous people brought a dangerous problem to my attention. Polaris must have decided for profit reasons to eliminate the rear fender that covers the tire and I unknowingly was shooting gravel-like bullets at everybody behind me and hitting people causing dangerous incidents. I apologized but I was told not to enter these events as I also could be breaking car windshields as well as endangering all the bikers in the event. Polaris needs to recall all their Slingshots without fenders before tragedy strikes and takes out somebodies eye or causes a wreck and kills somebody. Please address this asap as it's an extremely serious problem.

NHTSA ID

11538188

Incident

Aug 12, 2023