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Victory KINGPIN recalls by model year

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Key facts

14 owner complaints analyzed

8 distinct recall campaigns

4,957 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2004 to 2012 model years. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 13 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

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Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

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Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

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2005

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2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2004: 3; 2005: 4; 2006: 3; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1

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Year-by-year records

Victory KINGPIN model-year comparison
Model year	Complaints	Recalls	Change in recalls
2004	4	3	Not available
2005	3	4	+1
2006	1	3	-1
2007	3	1	-2
2008	0	1	0
2009	2	1	0
2010	1	1	0
2011	0	1	0
2012	0	1	0

Recall history

8 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

04V187000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 2004-04-19 (April 19, 2004) · Model years: 2004

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE REAR BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR TO THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BECOME DAMAGED DURING SHIPMENT AND MAY LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE IF IT IS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT POLARIS/VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

06V258000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift

Reported: 2006-07-17 (July 17, 2006) · Model years: 2004, 2005

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELDED JOINT ON THE SHIFT LEVER SHAFT MAY FAIL CAUSING THE SHIFT LEVER TO BECOME INOPERABLE.

Consequence: IF THE WELD FAILS, THE OPERATOR CANNOT SHIFT GEARS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT LEVER SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY AT 763-417-8650.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

11V346000 · Equipment

Reported: 2011-07-05 (July 5, 2011) · Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 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 ↗

04V514000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 2004-10-26 (October 26, 2004) · Model years: 2005

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE TO THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE LOOSE.

Consequence: A LOOSE CLAMP MAY ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL FITTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

05V326000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 2005-07-19 (July 19, 2005) · Model years: 2005

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, SOME OF THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE LEADING FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE INCORRECT FOR USE IN A PRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM APPLICATION.

Consequence: INCORRECT HOSES MAY LEAK FUEL OR CRACK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MARKINGS ON THE FUEL HOSE TO DETERMINE IF REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE WITH A NEW ONE OF THE CORRECT MATERIAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

06V259000 · Suspension:Rear

Reported: 2006-07-17 (July 17, 2006) · Model years: 2006

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR AXLE MAY CRACK OR BREAK AT THE RETAINING PLATE GROOVE ON THE RIGHT SIDE.

Consequence: AXLE FAILURE DURING OPERATION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY AT 763-417-8650.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

06V279000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Reported: 2006-07-27 (July 27, 2006) · Model years: 2006

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP MAY NOT BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY.

Consequence: IF THE RETAINER CLIP FAILS, THE FUEL PUMP MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUEL PRESSURE, OR THE PUMP MAY FAIL ENTIRELY, WHICH CAN CAUSE POOR PERFORMANCE OR POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL PUMP RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLARIS AT 763-417-8650.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

12V457000 · Equipment

Reported: 2012-09-18 (September 18, 2012) · Model years: 2012

Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.

Consequence: If the torqueing is missed and the retention nuts are loose, the retention nuts closest to the throttle body can become dislodged and interfere with the throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. The safety recall began on October 4, 2012. Owners may contact Victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

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Data completeness

14 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

92.9%Usable mileage13 / 14 records

100.0%Valid incident date14 / 14 records

100.0%Valid filing date14 / 14 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates14 / 14 records

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.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
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 mi TL* 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 Look up ODI 10578079 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	266.7% ODI 10480599 · 18,000 mi CAME 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 Look up ODI 10480599 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10620881 · 21,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 10620881 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor	250.0% ODI 10100322 · 540 mi UNEVEN WEAR ON REAR BRAKE ROTOR AND EXCESSIVE HEATING OF ROTOR WITH NO BRAKE USAGE. *JB Look up ODI 10100322 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 10209526 · 500 mi TLTHE 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 Look up ODI 10209526 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No 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 mi ELECTRICAL 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 Look up ODI 10653065 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10332090 · 50 mi 2009 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… Look up ODI 10332090 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads	250.0% ODI 10096542 · 2,500 mi 2004 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 Look up ODI 10096542 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No 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.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10620881 · 21,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 10620881 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Power Train:Manual Transmission:Column Shift Assembly	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 10165773 REFUSAL 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 Look up ODI 10165773 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper	125.0% ODI 10140959 · 4,957 mi I 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… Look up ODI 10140959 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No 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 mi TL* 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. Look up ODI 10910148 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No 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 failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Power Train	Too few reports for a range	19,500 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10578079 · 14,000 mi TL* 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 Look up ODI 10578079 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10480599 · 18,000 mi CAME 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 Look up ODI 10480599 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10873996 · 21,000 mi ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE CLUTCH AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY OF MY 2007 VICTORY KINGPIN HAS BROKEN. THE FIRST INCIDENT IN JULY 2009 THE MOTORCYCLE WAS STATIONARY THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRENTY DUE TO A BROKEN ADJUSTER. THE SECOND INCIDENT IN MAY 2011 THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN MOTION AND THE CLUTCH CABLE BROKE WHERE IT CONNECTS AT THE HANDLEBAR. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS THEN UNABLE TO BE OPERATED, HAD TO BE TOWED AND CLUTCH CABLE HAD TO BE REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP AT MY COST. THE THIRD OCCATION OCCURRED IN APRIL 2016… Look up ODI 10873996 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor	Too few reports for a range	540 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10100322 · 540 mi UNEVEN WEAR ON REAR BRAKE ROTOR AND EXCESSIVE HEATING OF ROTOR WITH NO BRAKE USAGE. JB Look up ODI 10100322 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10130816 · 2,600 mi REAR BRAKE FAILURE ON 2004 KINGPIN AT 2600 MILES. BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO METAL BACKING PLATES, FINAL "WEAR OUT" OCCURRED OVER A PERIOD OF DAYS. FRONT BRAKES SEEM TO BE FINE EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE USED FOR ALMOST ALL BRAKING ON A MOTORCYCLE AS PER THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ALL MOTORCYCLE SAFETY INSTRUCTORS. HAVE RIDDEN MOTORCYCLES FOR 35 YEARS AND NEVER GONE THROUGH REAR BRAKES IN UNDER A YEAR AND 2600 MILES. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT REPORTED BY NUMEROUS PEOPLE IN DIFFERENT VICTORY MOTORCYCLE CLUBS. JB Look up ODI 10130816 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10209526 · 500 mi TLTHE 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 Look up ODI 10209526 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	11,525 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10653065 · 23,000 mi ELECTRICAL 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 Look up ODI 10653065 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10332090 · 50 mi 2009 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… Look up ODI 10332090 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads	Too few reports for a range	2,550 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10096542 · 2,500 mi 2004 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 Look up ODI 10096542 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10130816 · 2,600 mi REAR BRAKE FAILURE ON 2004 KINGPIN AT 2600 MILES. BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO METAL BACKING PLATES, FINAL "WEAR OUT" OCCURRED OVER A PERIOD OF DAYS. FRONT BRAKES SEEM TO BE FINE EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE USED FOR ALMOST ALL BRAKING ON A MOTORCYCLE AS PER THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ALL MOTORCYCLE SAFETY INSTRUCTORS. HAVE RIDDEN MOTORCYCLES FOR 35 YEARS AND NEVER GONE THROUGH REAR BRAKES IN UNDER A YEAR AND 2600 MILES. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT REPORTED BY NUMEROUS PEOPLE IN DIFFERENT VICTORY MOTORCYCLE CLUBS. JB Look up ODI 10130816 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train:Clutch Assembly	Too few reports for a range	21,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10620881 · 21,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 10620881 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper	Too few reports for a range	4,957 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10140959 · 4,957 mi I 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… Look up ODI 10140959 at NHTSA ↗
Tires:Tread/Belt	Too few reports for a range	22,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10910148 · 22,000 mi TL* 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. Look up ODI 10910148 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

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

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	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.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2011: 0 complaints · 2012: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
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

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
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 co-occurrence matrix
Component	Power Train	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor	Electrical System	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads	Power Train:Clutch Assembly	Power Train:Manual Transmission:Column Shift Assembly	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper	Tires:Tread/Belt
Power Train	—	0	0	0	1 ODI 10620881 · 21,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 10620881 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor	0	—	0	1 ODI 10130816 · 2,600 mi REAR BRAKE FAILURE ON 2004 KINGPIN AT 2600 MILES. BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO METAL BACKING PLATES, FINAL "WEAR OUT" OCCURRED OVER A PERIOD OF DAYS. FRONT BRAKES SEEM TO BE FINE EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE USED FOR ALMOST ALL BRAKING ON A MOTORCYCLE AS PER THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ALL MOTORCYCLE SAFETY INSTRUCTORS. HAVE RIDDEN MOTORCYCLES FOR 35 YEARS AND NEVER GONE THROUGH REAR BRAKES IN UNDER A YEAR AND 2600 MILES. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT REPORTED BY NUMEROUS PEOPLE IN DIFFERENT VICTORY MOTORCYCLE CLUBS. *JB Look up ODI 10130816 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0
Electrical System	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads	0	1 ODI 10130816 · 2,600 mi REAR BRAKE FAILURE ON 2004 KINGPIN AT 2600 MILES. BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO METAL BACKING PLATES, FINAL "WEAR OUT" OCCURRED OVER A PERIOD OF DAYS. FRONT BRAKES SEEM TO BE FINE EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE USED FOR ALMOST ALL BRAKING ON A MOTORCYCLE AS PER THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ALL MOTORCYCLE SAFETY INSTRUCTORS. HAVE RIDDEN MOTORCYCLES FOR 35 YEARS AND NEVER GONE THROUGH REAR BRAKES IN UNDER A YEAR AND 2600 MILES. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT REPORTED BY NUMEROUS PEOPLE IN DIFFERENT VICTORY MOTORCYCLE CLUBS. *JB Look up ODI 10130816 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0	0	0
Power Train:Clutch Assembly	1 ODI 10620881 · 21,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 10620881 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Power Train:Manual Transmission:Column Shift Assembly	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Tires:Tread/Belt	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

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.

Search patterns

2 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

2 mentions · 14.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 3,779 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10130816 · 2,600 mi

REAR BRAKE FAILURE ON 2004 KINGPIN AT 2600 MILES. BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO METAL BACKING PLATES, FINAL "WEAR OUT" OCCURRED OVER A PERIOD OF DAYS. FRONT BRAKES SEEM TO BE FINE EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE USED FOR ALMOST ALL BRAKING ON A MOTORCYCLE AS PER THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ALL MOTORCYCLE SAFETY INSTRUCTORS. HAVE RIDDEN MOTORCYCLES FOR 35 YEARS AND NEVER GONE THROUGH REAR BRAKES IN UNDER A YEAR AND 2600 MILES. THIS IS A DESIGN DEFECT REPORTED BY NUMEROUS PEOPLE IN DIFFERENT VICTORY MOTORCYCLE CLUBS. *JB

Look up ODI 10130816 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10140959 · 4,957 mi

I 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…

Look up ODI 10140959 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 7.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 50 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10332090 · 50 mi

2009 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…

Look up ODI 10332090 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule