2013 GEM Elxd
2 recall campaigns and 0 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2013 GEM Elxd; the recalls concern structure and parking brake.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2011-2016 GEM E2, E2L, ELXD, and EL electric vehicles. The lower main frame tube may crack which can result in failure of the secondary upper cab frame.
Consequence: If the upper cab frame fails, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional frame brace to the lower frame tubes, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-18-03.
Filed by Polaris Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign L-18-03).
Defect, as filed: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Global Electric Motorcars manufactured from January 14, 2010, through November 23, 2012. The parking brake has mechanical components which may wear prematurely and prevent the brake from engaging.
Consequence: If the parking brake fails to engage while parking, the driver may not be able to prevent the vehicle from rolling away after exiting the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Polaris will notify owners and dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may contact Polaris customer service by calling 1-888-704-5290.
Filed by Polaris Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign L-13-01, L-13-02).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Defect petition | Pedestrian alert sounds | electrical system:propulsion system | 27 Jan 2023 | 7 Aug 2023 | 22V063000 |
Other GEM Elxd model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 5,981 |
| 2010 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 628 |
| 2011 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 1,946 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 6,340 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 6,340 |
| 2014 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 1,946 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 3,310 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 6,954 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 5,008 |
| 2023 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 5,353 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 5,596 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 5,596 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All GEM Elxd model years · GEM: 5 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2013 GEM Elxd have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 18V485000, was reported to NHTSA on 19 Jul 2018 and concerns structure:frame and members. Across all model years the GEM Elxd line has 9 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2013 GEM Elxd?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2013 GEM Elxd complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.