2010 Victory KINGPIN: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
21,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data updated: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 |
Power Train: 1; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
2014: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10620881 · 2014-08-08 (August 8, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VICTORY KINGPIN MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE CLUTCH CABLE FAILED AND MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE CONTACT TO CHANGE GEARS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC REPLACED THE CLUTCH CABLE SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10620881 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
11V346000 · Equipment
Reported: 2011-07-05 (July 5, 2011)
POLARIS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2012 VICTORY KINGPIN MOTORCYCLES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 VICTORY JACKPOT MOTORCYCLES, AND 2003-2012 VEGAS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2004, THROUGH MAY 1, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORY SEATS, PART NUMBERS 2876641-01 SEAT, KINGPIN TOURING, DOUBLE BACKREST AND PART NUMBER 2875961-01 SEAT, JACKPOT TOURING W/BACKREST. THE BACKREST SUPPORT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE IN USE.
Consequence: THE PASSENGER CAN BE INJURED OR FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD THIS OCCUR.
Remedy: VICTORY WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY CONSUMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT BY CALLING 1-888-704-5290.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
1 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10578079 · 14,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VICTORY KINGPIN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V258000 (POWER TRAIN) AND TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE COMPLETION OF RECALL REPAIRS. THE FOLLOWING DAY, SHIFTER WELD LINKAGE FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE SHIFTER WELD LINKAGE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000. UPDATED 05/29/14 MA THE CONSUMER HAD A PROFESSIONAL BIKE BUILDER RE-WELD THE LINKAGE. UPDATED 08/05/14 | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 266.7%ODI 10480599 · 18,000 miCAME OUT OF GARAGE AND PULLED THE CLUTCH TO ENGAGE 1ST AND THE CABLE BROKE AT THE HANDLE AREA. I HAVE CHECKED ON MULTIPLE VICTORY MOTORCYCLE FORUMS AND TOO MANY RIDERS HAVE HAD THEIR CABLES BREAK ON THEM. THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE IF IT WERE TO HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR. *TR | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10620881 · 21,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VICTORY KINGPIN MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE CLUTCH CABLE FAILED AND MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE CONTACT TO CHANGE GEARS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC REPLACED THE CLUTCH CABLE SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 250.0%ODI 10100322 · 540 miUNEVEN WEAR ON REAR BRAKE ROTOR AND EXCESSIVE HEATING OF ROTOR WITH NO BRAKE USAGE. *JB | 133.3%ODI 10209526 · 500 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 POLARIS VICTORY KINGPIN MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 2-20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A RUBBING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITHIN 3,000 MILES, THE FRONT BRAKE PADS BECAME WORN AND HE FELT THAT THE ROTORS CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000. UPDATED 12/12/07 * BF UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10653065 · 23,000 miELECTRICAL POWER TO ENGINE CUTS OUT. GAUGES DROP TO ZERO AND HEADLIGHT EXTINGUISHES. TURN SIGNALS CONTINUE TO OPERATE. ENGINE RE-STARTS IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUES UNTIL A RE-OCCURRENCE HAPPENS WHICH BECOME MORE FREQUENT AS THIS CONTINUES. HAPPENS EVERY RIDE. *TR | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10332090 · 50 mi2009 POLARIS/VICTORY KINGPIN LOW: PURCHASED NEW 11MAY2010 WITH 4 MILES. ON 14MAY2010 THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STOPPED BRIEFLY CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO BRIEFLY AND QUICKLY SLOW CONSIDERABLY, CAUSING A "LURCHING" FEEL. I THOUGHT IT WAS POSSIBLE LOW ON GAS AND FILLED IT WITH GAS. ON 15MAY2010 IT DID THIS AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES, USUALLY IN EARLY 1ST OR EARLY 2ND GEAR. ON THIS DATE THE ENGINE ALSO BEGAN SURGING AS THE CLUTCH WAS ENGAGED AND THE MOTORCYCLE CAME TO A STOP. IT WOULD SURGE APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES AS IT CAME TO AN IDL… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 250.0%ODI 10096542 · 2,500 mi2004 VICTORY KINGPIN MOTORCYCLE, REAR BRAKES AFTER ONLY 2,500 MILES ARE DOWN TO THE METAL. DEALER SAYS THIS IS NORMAL AND VICTORY (POLARIS) WILL NOT COVER UNDER THIS WARRANTY. DOES NOT HAS A FIX TO PREVENT THESE BRIMBO BRAKES FROM WARRING OUT SO QUICKLY. IF AN OWNER OF ONE OF THESE BIKES IS NOT AWARE OF HOW FAST THESE BRAKES WARE OUT THEY COULD HAVE A FATAL ACCIDENT. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10620881 · 21,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VICTORY KINGPIN MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE CLUTCH CABLE FAILED AND MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE CONTACT TO CHANGE GEARS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC REPLACED THE CLUTCH CABLE SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission:Column Shift Assembly | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 10165773REFUSAL BY DEALER TO CORRECT SAFETY RECALL ON POLARIS, VICTORY, KINGPIN MOTORCYCLE. VICTORY SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 06V-258. WARNING AND SAFETY RECALL BULLETIN V-06-04. REASON: A WELD ON THE SHIFT LEVER SHAFT ON SOME 2004 & 2005 VICTORY MODELS MAY NOT MEET VICTORY QUALITY STANDARDS AND MAY FAIL DURING OPERATION. IF THE WELD FAILS THE OPERATOR CANNOT SHIFT GEARS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. POLARIS INDUSTRIES DOES NOT ANSWER E-MAIL OR LETTERS. PRESCOTT VALLEY MOTORCYCLES DOES NOT ANSWER E-MAILS. *NM | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 125.0%ODI 10140959 · 4,957 miI HAD A 5000 MILE SERVICE COMPLETED ON MY MOTORCYCLE AT THE DEALER. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE WORN OUT AND REPLACED THEM. THEY PROVIDED THE OLD PADS WHEN I PICKED UP THE BIKE AND SURE ENOUGH THEY WERE WORN ALL THE WAY TO THE METAL. THEY HAD 4957 MILES OF USE (SINCE NEW). AFTER BECOMING AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM I HAVE MONITORED THE REAR BRAKE MORE CLOSELY. WITHOUT ANY USE OF THE BACK BRAKE THE REAR CALIPER AND DISC BECOME HOT AFTER ONLY A FEW MILES OF RIDING. THE REAR BRAKE IS MAINTAINING CONSTANT PRESSURE ON THE DISC EVEN WHE… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10910148 · 22,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VICTORY KINGPIN EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP AMERICAN ELITE (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 180/55B/18R (NA). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | Too few reports for a range | 21,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10620881 · 21,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VICTORY KINGPIN MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE CLUTCH CABLE FAILED AND MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE CONTACT TO CHANGE GEARS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC REPLACED THE CLUTCH CABLE SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | Too few reports for a range | 21,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10620881 · 21,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VICTORY KINGPIN MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE CLUTCH CABLE FAILED AND MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE CONTACT TO CHANGE GEARS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC REPLACED THE CLUTCH CABLE SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2011: 0 complaints · 2012: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Power Train | Power Train:Clutch Assembly |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | — | 1ODI 10620881 · 21,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VICTORY KINGPIN MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE CLUTCH CABLE FAILED AND MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE CONTACT TO CHANGE GEARS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC REPLACED THE CLUTCH CABLE SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1ODI 10620881 · 21,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VICTORY KINGPIN MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE CLUTCH CABLE FAILED AND MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE CONTACT TO CHANGE GEARS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC REPLACED THE CLUTCH CABLE SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000. | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.