6 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Gem Elxd, across model years 2011–2017. Every recall repair is free at any Gem dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Elxd by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls by model year
Of the Gem Elxd model years, the 2016 has the most recalls (4).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Gem Elxd model year on this page. Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Polaris is recalling certain 2011-2016 GEM E2 electric vehicles due to potential upper cab frame failure that could increase injury risk during crashes.
Polaris is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD vehicles due to a drive mode switch issue that may cause the vehicle to reverse instead of moving forward, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Polaris for free replacement of the drive mode system.
Polaris is recalling 2016-2017 GEM E2 electric vehicles with steel wheels due to potential front wheel detachment. Owners must have lug nuts replaced by dealers to prevent crash risks.
Polaris is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2 electric vehicles due to a drive switch that may cause the vehicle to reverse instead of moving forward, increasing crash risk.
When the Gem Elxd recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA about the Gem Elxd. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 6 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Gem Elxd, covering model years 2011–2017. The most recent was issued Jul 19, 2018 (Structure).
The 2016 Gem Elxd has the most, with 4 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electrical System (2), Structure (1), Wheels (1), Seat Belts (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Gem dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Gem to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Gem dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.