Does the 2011 GEM Elxd have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2011 GEM Elxd recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GEM dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 GEM Elxd?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2011 GEM Elxd recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2011 GEM Elxd. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your GEM been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A GEM dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2011 GEM Elxd recalls, newest first

July 19, 2018NHTSA 18V4850001,946 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Frame and members

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2011 GEM Elxd were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other GEM Elxd years

Other 2011 GEM models

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Questions

Does the 2011 GEM Elxd have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2011 GEM Elxd recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GEM dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 GEM Elxd?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.