{"@context":{"@vocab":"https://schema.org/"},"@type":"ItemList","@id":"https://api.morvs.ai/api/v1/nhtsa/complaints/check?make=POLARIS","name":"POLARIS","_source":{"data_provider":"AI Analytics","brand_name":"MORVS","brand_url":"https://morvs.ai/","data_provider_url":"https://api.morvs.ai","license":"https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/","primary_source":"https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/","generated_at":"2026-09-30T17:44:51.836Z"},"summary":{"total_complaints":104,"deaths":3,"injured":84,"fires":31},"top_components":[{"component_desc":"ENGINE","n":16},{"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","n":9},{"component_desc":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","n":6},{"component_desc":"POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION","n":6},{"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","n":6},{"component_desc":"STRUCTURE:BODY","n":5},{"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","n":5},{"component_desc":"WHEELS","n":4},{"component_desc":"STEERING","n":4},{"component_desc":"SEAT BELTS","n":4}],"recent_complaints":[{"cmplid":"2200929","date_received":"2026-04-27","make":"POLARIS","model":"SLINGSHOT","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"The contact owns a 2021 Polaris Slingshot. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the oil, brake, ABS, check engine, and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle then accelerated inadvertently and swayed back and forth, and when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle did not slow down as intended. The contact added that the motorcycle then ran over a curb and crashed into bushes, where the vehicle finally stopped. The contact sustained leg, arm, neck, shoulder, back, and mental injuries; medical attention was not needed. A police report was not filed. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there was an engine malfunction, and the timing chain came loose causing the bearing to lose oil, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the timing chain jumped off the track, which caused the bearing to lose oil, the bearing came out of the motor, and the engine had failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,800.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2200929"},{"cmplid":"2039335","date_received":"2024-11-11","make":"INDIAN","model":"SCOUT","model_year":2025,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"I was parked in the Sam’s parking lot, bike had been parked for approximately 2 hours. My wife, myself and my son were all there at the time this event transacted. My wife had her Jeep and I was on my bike as I had met them there to do some shopping. While loading my wife’s car I decided to start my bike and start getting a little heat in it before we left.  I approached the bike and pressed the power button, Ride command normally takes over 30 seconds to boot, so I stood there waiting for the screen. Once the screen booted I reach down with my foot and bring the shifter from first to neutral. This can be verified and validated by the audible click of the shifter as well as on the Ride Command screen. The “N” neutral light was clearly visible. The bike still on the stand I reach across the bike and hit the start button.   This is where things started to go from bad to worse. The engine turned over as the bike lurched forward (as if it was still in gear). At this point the engine actually started as the bike left the stand and fell onto its side as well as my legs. The bike was running at this point as it layed on its side for approx 3 seconds until the bike died and the hazards began to flash.   I swiftly checked the rear tire to ensure it was no longer turning and was able to get the bike uprighted within maybe 10 to 15 seconds of it laying over.   Once upright I validated again the bike was displaying neutral and it was. Damage was minimal when it went over there wa","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/2039335"},{"cmplid":"1933326","date_received":"2023-10-05","make":"POLARIS","model":"SLINGSHOT","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"I am under the moral obligation to report environmental and safety concerns surrounding the Indian motorcycles and Slingshot models.  The company engaged in installing components that are believed to have materials in its evaporative system that do not meet material specifications.  They source several components from companies that are currently under investigation for issuing parts to other brands that have similar defects.  The company was derelict in its responsibility to consumers in an effort to mass produce units when inventory supply constraints took place.  The company falsely claimed maximum acceptable limits on its evaporative systems and emissions output.  Air regulation boards should review this accusation accordingly as it will become a national issue.   The CEO has specific knowledge of TAP (Transamerican Auto Parts) not producing their parts up to material specifications.  The company was purchased for $665 million dollars and sold for $50 million a few short years later.  Nothing was disclosed by CEO's surrounding their knowledge of this, but rather gave the deal window dressing and buried the real issues.  The SEC needs to investigate this behavior and the behavior of their WSI acquisition and the parts they are manufacturing that are unable to meet its evaporative system requirements.  The company has failed to follow its own internal procedures and failed to take action on self-identified \"red flags.\"  They are importing goods through false state","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1933326"},{"cmplid":"1933327","date_received":"2023-10-05","make":"POLARIS","model":"SLINGSHOT","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SEAT BELTS","description":"I am under the moral obligation to report environmental and safety concerns surrounding the Indian motorcycles and Slingshot models.  The company engaged in installing components that are believed to have materials in its evaporative system that do not meet material specifications.  They source several components from companies that are currently under investigation for issuing parts to other brands that have similar defects.  The company was derelict in its responsibility to consumers in an effort to mass produce units when inventory supply constraints took place.  The company falsely claimed maximum acceptable limits on its evaporative systems and emissions output.  Air regulation boards should review this accusation accordingly as it will become a national issue.   The CEO has specific knowledge of TAP (Transamerican Auto Parts) not producing their parts up to material specifications.  The company was purchased for $665 million dollars and sold for $50 million a few short years later.  Nothing was disclosed by CEO's surrounding their knowledge of this, but rather gave the deal window dressing and buried the real issues.  The SEC needs to investigate this behavior and the behavior of their WSI acquisition and the parts they are manufacturing that are unable to meet its evaporative system requirements.  The company has failed to follow its own internal procedures and failed to take action on self-identified \"red flags.\"  They are importing goods through false state","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1933327"},{"cmplid":"1933328","date_received":"2023-10-05","make":"POLARIS","model":"SLINGSHOT","model_year":2023,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SEATS","description":"I am under the moral obligation to report environmental and safety concerns surrounding the Indian motorcycles and Slingshot models.  The company engaged in installing components that are believed to have materials in its evaporative system that do not meet material specifications.  They source several components from companies that are currently under investigation for issuing parts to other brands that have similar defects.  The company was derelict in its responsibility to consumers in an effort to mass produce units when inventory supply constraints took place.  The company falsely claimed maximum acceptable limits on its evaporative systems and emissions output.  Air regulation boards should review this accusation accordingly as it will become a national issue.   The CEO has specific knowledge of TAP (Transamerican Auto Parts) not producing their parts up to material specifications.  The company was purchased for $665 million dollars and sold for $50 million a few short years later.  Nothing was disclosed by CEO's surrounding their knowledge of this, but rather gave the deal window dressing and buried the real issues.  The SEC needs to investigate this behavior and the behavior of their WSI acquisition and the parts they are manufacturing that are unable to meet its evaporative system requirements.  The company has failed to follow its own internal procedures and failed to take action on self-identified \"red flags.\"  They are importing goods through false state","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1933328"},{"cmplid":"1933176","date_received":"2023-10-04","make":"POLARIS","model":"SLINGSHOT","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"WHEELS","description":"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.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1933176"},{"cmplid":"1923146","date_received":"2023-08-29","make":"VICTORY","model":"CROSS COUNTRY TOUR","model_year":2014,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"The contact owns a 2014 Victory CC Tour The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop the vehicle the rear brakes failed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle. The contact also noticed fire coming from under the catalytic converter, burning several unknown wires. The contact extinguished the fire. The motorcycle was towed back to the contact's residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact related the failure to the NHTSA Campaign V-17-02 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1923146"},{"cmplid":"1918508","date_received":"2023-08-13","make":"POLARIS","model":"SLINGSHOT","model_year":2022,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"WHEELS","description":"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.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1918508"},{"cmplid":"1903589","date_received":"2023-06-21","make":"POLARIS","model":"RZR","model_year":2017,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"While riding my RZR,  with my son. my drive belt broke, when I walked up a rise in the road to see if my son was coming back, I turned and my RZR was on fire. Polaris will take no responsibility for a defective product and I was lucky no one was seriously injured and no other property was damaged.  I talked to Polaris since my RZR was the same model number as the recalled models,  but they said the VIN wasn't included.  Polaris said there were no changes made between my VIN and the recalled models.  I believe these should be included because there are factory defects that could severely injured and kill!","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1903589"},{"cmplid":"1850867","date_received":"2022-10-31","make":"POLARIS","model":"RZR","model_year":2017,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ENGINE","description":"The contact owns a 2017 Polaris RZR. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph when the contact noticed heat coming from over their right shoulder. The contact noticed flames coming approximately 2 feet from the engine compartment. The contact came to a stop and turned off the engine. As a result, the flame reduced in size. The contact began to put out spot fires themselves. The fire department showed however the vehicle had completely burned. There was a fire report filed and no inquiries. The vehicle was deemed totaled. The contact had contacted the manufacturer but had not spoken with a case worker. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1850867"},{"cmplid":"1832697","date_received":"2022-08-11","make":"POLARIS","model":"SLINGSHOT S","model_year":2021,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SEAT BELTS","description":"We were driving in the Slingshot when it started raining.  The vehicle hit some water and started to hydroplane.  It started to spin, which I was able to end up controlling but we were shot into a ditch where we hit the embankment.  My wife was ejected from the car.  She swears that she had her seatbelt on and I have video that seems to confirm this.  After the wreck, I went to the hauler and looked at the seatbelt.  It was out enough that she had to have had it on as it would not go out any further and would not retract.  The vehicle is still at the wrecker so this has not been confirmed.  The police report says that the seatbelt was not on, but I'm sure that he did not actually test this aspect.  There were no warning lamps or anything else indicating that the seatbelt was not on prior to the crash.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1832697"},{"cmplid":"1804933","date_received":"2022-03-31","make":"POLARIS","model":"SLINGSHOT","model_year":2017,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SEATS","description":"Both the driver and passenger seat back screws shrouds have broken off under normal conditions and operation while operating the vehicle. When coming to a stop or while driving, the seat back moves, pushing the driver and passenger up against the steering wheel and dash with an increased risk of failure and accident with absolutely no warning. The vehicle has been inspected multiple times by an authorized polaris dealer with no resolution.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1804933"},{"cmplid":"1633073","date_received":"2019-12-30","make":"POLARIS","model":"SPORTSMAN","model_year":2016,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"STEERING","description":"I WAS DRIVING DOWN TRAIL, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST MY POWER STEERING, CAUSING ME TO GO OFF TRAIL AN HIT A BIG ROCK THROWING ME OVER HANDLE BARS, GOOD THING I HAD HELMET ON, BUT I DID BREAK MY FINGER ON MY LEFT HAND,","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1633073"},{"cmplid":"1612367","date_received":"2019-10-15","make":"POLARIS","model":"SLINGSHOT","model_year":2018,"deaths":0,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"AIR BAGS","description":"TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER FRIEND WHO WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OF A 2018 POLARIS SLINGSHOT EQUIPPED WITH LEXANI 101WXL TIRES, SIZE: 515/25DR22 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH, THE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS FASTENED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BROKEN RIBS ON THE RIGHT SIDE, A FRACTURED PELVIS, A BROKEN BONE IN THE RIGHT ELBOW AND LOWER BACK ON THE RIGHT SIDE, STITCHES AND STAPLES IN THE BACK OF HIS HEAD, LACERATIONS ON THE BACK OF THE SKULL, A COLLAPSED LUNG WITH FLUID AND AIR AROUND IT, AND ROAD RASH ACROSS THE BACK AND RIGHT ARM. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FRACTURED RIBS THAT ALSO REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL TOW YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1612367"},{"cmplid":"1612368","date_received":"2019-10-15","make":"POLARIS","model":"SLINGSHOT","model_year":2018,"deaths":0,"injured":2,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"TIRES","description":"TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER FRIEND WHO WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT OF A 2018 POLARIS SLINGSHOT EQUIPPED WITH LEXANI 101WXL TIRES, SIZE: 515/25DR22 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH, THE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE THE SEAT BELT WAS FASTENED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BROKEN RIBS ON THE RIGHT SIDE, A FRACTURED PELVIS, A BROKEN BONE IN THE RIGHT ELBOW AND LOWER BACK ON THE RIGHT SIDE, STITCHES AND STAPLES IN THE BACK OF HIS HEAD, LACERATIONS ON THE BACK OF THE SKULL, A COLLAPSED LUNG WITH FLUID AND AIR AROUND IT, AND ROAD RASH ACROSS THE BACK AND RIGHT ARM. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FRACTURED RIBS THAT ALSO REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL TOW YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1612368"},{"cmplid":"1601440","date_received":"2019-09-10","make":"POLARIS","model":"SLINGSHOT","model_year":2017,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"WHEELS","description":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL AND SPOKES DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED ACROSS THE HIGHWAY FROM THE FAR RIGHT LANE, CRASHED INTO A WALL, RICOCHETED OFF THE WALL, AND LANDED ON THE SHOULDER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISED RIBS AND A SORE NECK. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT LOT AND THEN TOWED TO FREEDOM POWERSPORTS HUNTSVILLE (12401 MEMORIAL PKWY SE, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35803, 256-829-5507), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 6039418. THE CONTACT LOCATED NTSB NUMBER: NVS-214JRYPE15-016 FROM MAY OF 2015 AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR. THE FAILURE WAS MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 13,000.  *TR","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1601440"},{"cmplid":"1526971","date_received":"2018-12-28","make":"POLARIS","model":"RZR","model_year":2017,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"OUR BRAKES LOCKED UP AND OUR POLARIS RZR CAUGHT FIRE","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1526971"},{"cmplid":"1493531","date_received":"2018-08-23","make":"POLARIS","model":"SLINGSHOT","model_year":2015,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":1,"crash":0,"component_desc":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","description":"ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE IN BACKUP CAMERA CAUSING FAILURE IN BREAK LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, ABS, CRUISE CONTROL, RADIO, BLINKERS, HORN.  VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN INCIDENT OCCURRED.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1493531"},{"cmplid":"1490785","date_received":"2018-08-13","make":"VICTORY","model":"CROSS COUNTRY TOUR","model_year":2016,"deaths":0,"injured":1,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","description":"WEAK HORN - HARD TO BE HEARD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ONGOING SINCE DAY 1","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1490785"},{"cmplid":"1479254","date_received":"2018-06-29","make":"POLARIS","model":"SLINGSHOT","model_year":2016,"deaths":0,"injured":0,"fire":0,"crash":1,"component_desc":"SERVICE BRAKES","description":"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 POLARIS SLINGSHOT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE THROTTLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DHY MOTORSPORTS (1300 CLEMENTS BRIDGE RD, TOWNSHIP, NJ 08096, 856-848-8500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A PIN IN THE HARNESS WAS NOT CONNECTING TO THE THROTTLE, WHICH CAUSED THE THROTTLE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE STRUCK A DEER. THE FRONT END OF THE SLINGSHOT WAS SMASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER BACK AND WAS INFORMED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND POSSIBLY REPAIRED, IF THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,900.","canonical_url":"https://api.morvs.ai/vehicle-complaint/1479254"}]}