U.S. public vehicle records

Victory VEGAS recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

18 owner complaints analyzed

12 distinct recall campaigns

5,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2003 to 2016 model years. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 16 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

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

From yearThrough year

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

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2013

2016

2003: 5; 2004: 3; 2005: 3; 2006: 3; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2016: 0

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Year-by-year records

Victory VEGAS model-year comparison
Model year	Complaints	Recalls	Change in recalls
2003	3	5	Not available
2004	1	3	-2
2005	4	3	0
2006	4	3	0
2007	1	1	-2
2008	0	1	0
2009	1	1	0
2010	0	1	0
2011	1	1	0
2012	1	2	+1
2013	1	1	-1
2016	1	0	Not available

Recall history

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

03V228000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Reported: 2003-06-20 (June 20, 2003) · Model years: 2003

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WITH CALIFORNIA ENGINE CALIBRATION, THE FUEL TANK VENT LINE COULD BE PLUGGED CAUSING POTENTIAL EXPULSION OF FUEL WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS OPENED.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VENT LINES ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED. FUEL TANKS WITH PLUGGED VENT LINES WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

03V229000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Reported: 2003-06-20 (June 20, 2003) · Model years: 2003

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WITH 49 STATE ENGINE CALIBRATION, THE FUEL TANK VENT LINE COULD BE PLUGGED CAUSING POTENTIAL EXPULSION OF FUEL WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS OPENED.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

03V337000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Reported: 2003-09-12 (September 12, 2003) · Model years: 2003

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, MATERIAL AROUND THE BRAZED VENT TUBE JOINT LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY FATIGUE AND LEAK FUEL.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

04V412000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Reported: 2004-08-24 (August 24, 2004) · Model years: 2003

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE VENT TUBE JOINT LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY FATIGUE AND LEAK FUEL.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 715-294-2518.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

11V346000 · Equipment

Reported: 2011-07-05 (July 5, 2011) · Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

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 ↗

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

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 ↗

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, 2013

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.

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Data completeness

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

88.9%Usable mileage16 / 18 records

100.0%Valid incident date18 / 18 records

100.0%Valid filing date18 / 18 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates18 / 18 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	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2016
Fuel/Propulsion System	133.3% ODI 10735897 · 13,100 mi 2003 VICTORY VEGAS WHEN PARKED LEAKS FUEL FROM THE VENT TUBE UNDER THE TANK. Look up ODI 10735897 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 10469309 · 5,000 mi WHILE MAINTAINING HIGHWAY SPEED (55 MPH) AND WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS (4.5 GALLONS) THE FUEL TANK SUDDENLY EMPTIED ITS ENTIRE CONTENTS FROM UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK RESULTING IN MY LEFT LEG BEING COVERED WITH GASOLINE AND THE MOTORCYCLE SKIDDED DUE TO FUEL COVERING REAR TIRE LEADING TO LOSS OF TRACTION ,ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. MY MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC WHO HAS OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A CERTIFIED MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC IS UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE LEAKING FUEL TANK. MY MECHANIC STATES THAT THE FUEL TANK STILL LEAKS FUEL AND IT… Look up ODI 10469309 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.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10651612 · 1,021 mi MY MOTORCYCLE STALLS / LOSSES POWER ON ITS OWN AT ANY SPEED, BOTH COLD OR WARMED UP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS - WHEN IN TRAFFIC OR ESPECIALLY CROSSING A BUSY INTERSECTION. FROM A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN- I HAVE ENTERED INTO INTERSECTIONS 4 TIMES, WHEN THE BIKE STALLED OUT. VERY UNSAFE WHEN VEHICLES ARE CONFUSED AND PEOPLE PANIC. NOTE, TWICE THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING TO LOOSE CONTROL. I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. VICTORY / POLARIS MUST RESOLVE THIS "UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED" STALLING ISSUE BEFORE DEATHS BEGIN TO PILE UP!!! *TR Look up ODI 10651612 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% 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.	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.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10467841 I AM CONCERNED WITH THE OPERATION OF THE TURN SIGNALS ON THIS MOTORCYCLE. WHEN YOU TURN ON THE SIGNAL , SOMETIMES IT FLASHES 2 TIMES AND THEN SHUTS OFF , SOMETIMES IT IS 4 TIMES , AND SOMETIMES IT FLASHES ABOUT 20 TIMES AND THEN SHUTS OFF. I HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING HOW LONG THEY WILL FLASH . A FEW WEEKS AGO I WAS ALMOST I AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE SIGNAL TURNED OFF LONG BEFORE I GOT TO MY TURN. I THINK THESE TURN SIGNALS ARE DANGEROUS , BUT MY VICTORY DEALER SAYS THEY ARE CONTROLLED BY COMPUTER LOGIC? *TR Look up ODI 10467841 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 10651612 · 1,021 mi MY MOTORCYCLE STALLS / LOSSES POWER ON ITS OWN AT ANY SPEED, BOTH COLD OR WARMED UP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS - WHEN IN TRAFFIC OR ESPECIALLY CROSSING A BUSY INTERSECTION. FROM A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN- I HAVE ENTERED INTO INTERSECTIONS 4 TIMES, WHEN THE BIKE STALLED OUT. VERY UNSAFE WHEN VEHICLES ARE CONFUSED AND PEOPLE PANIC. NOTE, TWICE THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING TO LOOSE CONTROL. I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. VICTORY / POLARIS MUST RESOLVE THIS "UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED" STALLING ISSUE BEFORE DEATHS BEGIN TO PILE UP!!! *TR Look up ODI 10651612 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train	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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable 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.	1100.0% ODI 10895886 · 7,100 mi 2 OUT OF 5 BOLTS BROKE THAT HOLD THE REAR SPROCKET IN PLACE. ONE OF THE BOLT HEADS DID SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FLYWHEEL AND EVEN BENT THE END OF THE SWINGARM. SOME HAVE STATED THAT THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON AND WAS LIKELY DUE TO THE POWDER-COATING ON THE SPROCKET WEARING OFF, ALLOWING ENOUGH PLAY/MOVEMENT TO RESULT IN THIS FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE IS COMPLETELY STOCK, HAS HAD NO MODIFICATIONS, AND THE REAR TIRE/WHEEL HAS NEVER BEEN OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. FORTUNATELY, THIS FAILURE HAPPENED ON A RIDE OF LESS THAN 5 MILES ON LOCAL ROADS. IF THIS WOU… Look up ODI 10895886 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 11470530 · 19,000 mi The contact owns 2016 Victory Vegas Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 60-70 MPH, the motorcycle downshifted to 4th gear independently. Several warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle then shifted back to 5th gear independently. The contact was able to continue riding. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic where the clutch plate was replaced on two different occasions; however, the failure recurred increasingly while riding. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The motorcycle was not repa… Look up ODI 11470530 at NHTSA ↗
Wheels	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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10910991 · 22,167 mi ALL ROTOR BOLTS SHEERED OFF WHILE RIDING ON THE FREEWAY. PULLEY, SPROCKET, AND REAR RIM WERE RUINED. BIKE HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY AND AS RECOMMENDED. VICTORY/POLARIS "GOOD WILLED" ALMOST THE ENTIRE REPAIR TAB WHICH WAS OVER $1,000. Look up ODI 10910991 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10895886 · 7,100 mi 2 OUT OF 5 BOLTS BROKE THAT HOLD THE REAR SPROCKET IN PLACE. ONE OF THE BOLT HEADS DID SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FLYWHEEL AND EVEN BENT THE END OF THE SWINGARM. SOME HAVE STATED THAT THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON AND WAS LIKELY DUE TO THE POWDER-COATING ON THE SPROCKET WEARING OFF, ALLOWING ENOUGH PLAY/MOVEMENT TO RESULT IN THIS FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE IS COMPLETELY STOCK, HAS HAD NO MODIFICATIONS, AND THE REAR TIRE/WHEEL HAS NEVER BEEN OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. FORTUNATELY, THIS FAILURE HAPPENED ON A RIDE OF LESS THAN 5 MILES ON LOCAL ROADS. IF THIS WOU… Look up ODI 10895886 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 10200933 · 4,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TWIST-GO VERONA (NA). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, COOLANT BEGAN LEAKING FROM THE FRONT FENDER AND THE RED ENGINE OVERHEATING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FLUID BEGAN LEAKING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND HE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS CHEST. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED AT HIS HOME. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 4,000. Look up ODI 10200933 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.	0Unavailable 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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 10190686 · 100 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MV AUGUSTA F4 1000. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DECELERATING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS RECEIVING TOO MUCH FUEL. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE AIR FUEL MIXTURE HOWEVER, THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,200. Look up ODI 10190686 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.	0Unavailable 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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline	133.3% ODI 10205308 · 150 mi ENGINE POPS THROUGH AIR BOX. ENGINE RUNS EXCESSIVELY RICH FOULING SPARK PLUGS. DEALER UNABLE TO FIX. *TR Look up ODI 10205308 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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable 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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust 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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10427213 · 3,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VEGAS JACKPOT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN A THREE YEAR PERIOD. MOST RECENTLY, THE ROTORS FRACTURED AND THE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 10/21/11 *BF THE DEALER INFORMED INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE EXHAUST NEEEDED TO BE REPLACED. 10/26/11 Look up ODI 10427213 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable 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.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% 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
Fuel/Propulsion System	Too few reports for a range	5,000 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10735897 · 13,100 mi 2003 VICTORY VEGAS WHEN PARKED LEAKS FUEL FROM THE VENT TUBE UNDER THE TANK. Look up ODI 10735897 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10469309 · 5,000 mi WHILE MAINTAINING HIGHWAY SPEED (55 MPH) AND WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS (4.5 GALLONS) THE FUEL TANK SUDDENLY EMPTIED ITS ENTIRE CONTENTS FROM UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK RESULTING IN MY LEFT LEG BEING COVERED WITH GASOLINE AND THE MOTORCYCLE SKIDDED DUE TO FUEL COVERING REAR TIRE LEADING TO LOSS OF TRACTION ,ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. MY MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC WHO HAS OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A CERTIFIED MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC IS UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE LEAKING FUEL TANK. MY MECHANIC STATES THAT THE FUEL TANK STILL LEAKS FUEL AND IT… Look up ODI 10469309 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10651612 · 1,021 mi MY MOTORCYCLE STALLS / LOSSES POWER ON ITS OWN AT ANY SPEED, BOTH COLD OR WARMED UP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS - WHEN IN TRAFFIC OR ESPECIALLY CROSSING A BUSY INTERSECTION. FROM A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN- I HAVE ENTERED INTO INTERSECTIONS 4 TIMES, WHEN THE BIKE STALLED OUT. VERY UNSAFE WHEN VEHICLES ARE CONFUSED AND PEOPLE PANIC. NOTE, TWICE THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING TO LOOSE CONTROL. I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. VICTORY / POLARIS MUST RESOLVE THIS "UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED" STALLING ISSUE BEFORE DEATHS BEGIN TO PILE UP!!! *TR Look up ODI 10651612 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	1,021 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10651612 · 1,021 mi MY MOTORCYCLE STALLS / LOSSES POWER ON ITS OWN AT ANY SPEED, BOTH COLD OR WARMED UP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS - WHEN IN TRAFFIC OR ESPECIALLY CROSSING A BUSY INTERSECTION. FROM A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN- I HAVE ENTERED INTO INTERSECTIONS 4 TIMES, WHEN THE BIKE STALLED OUT. VERY UNSAFE WHEN VEHICLES ARE CONFUSED AND PEOPLE PANIC. NOTE, TWICE THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING TO LOOSE CONTROL. I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. VICTORY / POLARIS MUST RESOLVE THIS "UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED" STALLING ISSUE BEFORE DEATHS BEGIN TO PILE UP!!! *TR Look up ODI 10651612 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	Too few reports for a range	13,050 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10895886 · 7,100 mi 2 OUT OF 5 BOLTS BROKE THAT HOLD THE REAR SPROCKET IN PLACE. ONE OF THE BOLT HEADS DID SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FLYWHEEL AND EVEN BENT THE END OF THE SWINGARM. SOME HAVE STATED THAT THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON AND WAS LIKELY DUE TO THE POWDER-COATING ON THE SPROCKET WEARING OFF, ALLOWING ENOUGH PLAY/MOVEMENT TO RESULT IN THIS FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE IS COMPLETELY STOCK, HAS HAD NO MODIFICATIONS, AND THE REAR TIRE/WHEEL HAS NEVER BEEN OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. FORTUNATELY, THIS FAILURE HAPPENED ON A RIDE OF LESS THAN 5 MILES ON LOCAL ROADS. IF THIS WOU… Look up ODI 10895886 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11470530 · 19,000 mi The contact owns 2016 Victory Vegas Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 60-70 MPH, the motorcycle downshifted to 4th gear independently. Several warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle then shifted back to 5th gear independently. The contact was able to continue riding. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic where the clutch plate was replaced on two different occasions; however, the failure recurred increasingly while riding. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The motorcycle was not repa… Look up ODI 11470530 at NHTSA ↗
Wheels	Too few reports for a range	14,634 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10910991 · 22,167 mi ALL ROTOR BOLTS SHEERED OFF WHILE RIDING ON THE FREEWAY. PULLEY, SPROCKET, AND REAR RIM WERE RUINED. BIKE HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY AND AS RECOMMENDED. VICTORY/POLARIS "GOOD WILLED" ALMOST THE ENTIRE REPAIR TAB WHICH WAS OVER $1,000. Look up ODI 10910991 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10895886 · 7,100 mi 2 OUT OF 5 BOLTS BROKE THAT HOLD THE REAR SPROCKET IN PLACE. ONE OF THE BOLT HEADS DID SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FLYWHEEL AND EVEN BENT THE END OF THE SWINGARM. SOME HAVE STATED THAT THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON AND WAS LIKELY DUE TO THE POWDER-COATING ON THE SPROCKET WEARING OFF, ALLOWING ENOUGH PLAY/MOVEMENT TO RESULT IN THIS FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE IS COMPLETELY STOCK, HAS HAD NO MODIFICATIONS, AND THE REAR TIRE/WHEEL HAS NEVER BEEN OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. FORTUNATELY, THIS FAILURE HAPPENED ON A RIDE OF LESS THAN 5 MILES ON LOCAL ROADS. IF THIS WOU… Look up ODI 10895886 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling	Too few reports for a range	4,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10200933 · 4,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TWIST-GO VERONA (NA). WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, COOLANT BEGAN LEAKING FROM THE FRONT FENDER AND THE RED ENGINE OVERHEATING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FLUID BEGAN LEAKING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND HE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS CHEST. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED AT HIS HOME. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 4,000. Look up ODI 10200933 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	Too few reports for a range	100 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10190686 · 100 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MV AUGUSTA F4 1000. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHEN DECELERATING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS RECEIVING TOO MUCH FUEL. THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE AIR FUEL MIXTURE HOWEVER, THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,200. Look up ODI 10190686 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline	Too few reports for a range	150 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10205308 · 150 mi ENGINE POPS THROUGH AIR BOX. ENGINE RUNS EXCESSIVELY RICH FOULING SPARK PLUGS. DEALER UNABLE TO FIX. *TR Look up ODI 10205308 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System	Too few reports for a range	3,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10427213 · 3,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VEGAS JACKPOT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN A THREE YEAR PERIOD. MOST RECENTLY, THE ROTORS FRACTURED AND THE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 10/21/11 *BF THE DEALER INFORMED INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE EXHAUST NEEEDED TO BE REPLACED. 10/26/11 Look up ODI 10427213 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

2013: 0 complaints · 2016: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2013	0	0	0
2016	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
2013	1	0	0
2016	1	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	Fuel/Propulsion System	Electrical System	Power Train	Wheels	Engine And Engine Cooling	Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline	Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
Fuel/Propulsion System	—	1 ODI 10651612 · 1,021 mi MY MOTORCYCLE STALLS / LOSSES POWER ON ITS OWN AT ANY SPEED, BOTH COLD OR WARMED UP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS - WHEN IN TRAFFIC OR ESPECIALLY CROSSING A BUSY INTERSECTION. FROM A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN- I HAVE ENTERED INTO INTERSECTIONS 4 TIMES, WHEN THE BIKE STALLED OUT. VERY UNSAFE WHEN VEHICLES ARE CONFUSED AND PEOPLE PANIC. NOTE, TWICE THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING TO LOOSE CONTROL. I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. VICTORY / POLARIS MUST RESOLVE THIS "UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED" STALLING ISSUE BEFORE DEATHS BEGIN TO PILE UP!!! *TR Look up ODI 10651612 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	0	0
Electrical System	1 ODI 10651612 · 1,021 mi MY MOTORCYCLE STALLS / LOSSES POWER ON ITS OWN AT ANY SPEED, BOTH COLD OR WARMED UP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS - WHEN IN TRAFFIC OR ESPECIALLY CROSSING A BUSY INTERSECTION. FROM A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN- I HAVE ENTERED INTO INTERSECTIONS 4 TIMES, WHEN THE BIKE STALLED OUT. VERY UNSAFE WHEN VEHICLES ARE CONFUSED AND PEOPLE PANIC. NOTE, TWICE THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING TO LOOSE CONTROL. I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. VICTORY / POLARIS MUST RESOLVE THIS "UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED" STALLING ISSUE BEFORE DEATHS BEGIN TO PILE UP!!! *TR Look up ODI 10651612 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	0	0	0
Power Train	0	0	—	1 ODI 10895886 · 7,100 mi 2 OUT OF 5 BOLTS BROKE THAT HOLD THE REAR SPROCKET IN PLACE. ONE OF THE BOLT HEADS DID SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FLYWHEEL AND EVEN BENT THE END OF THE SWINGARM. SOME HAVE STATED THAT THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON AND WAS LIKELY DUE TO THE POWDER-COATING ON THE SPROCKET WEARING OFF, ALLOWING ENOUGH PLAY/MOVEMENT TO RESULT IN THIS FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE IS COMPLETELY STOCK, HAS HAD NO MODIFICATIONS, AND THE REAR TIRE/WHEEL HAS NEVER BEEN OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. FORTUNATELY, THIS FAILURE HAPPENED ON A RIDE OF LESS THAN 5 MILES ON LOCAL ROADS. IF THIS WOU… Look up ODI 10895886 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0
Wheels	0	0	1 ODI 10895886 · 7,100 mi 2 OUT OF 5 BOLTS BROKE THAT HOLD THE REAR SPROCKET IN PLACE. ONE OF THE BOLT HEADS DID SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE FLYWHEEL AND EVEN BENT THE END OF THE SWINGARM. SOME HAVE STATED THAT THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON AND WAS LIKELY DUE TO THE POWDER-COATING ON THE SPROCKET WEARING OFF, ALLOWING ENOUGH PLAY/MOVEMENT TO RESULT IN THIS FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE IS COMPLETELY STOCK, HAS HAD NO MODIFICATIONS, AND THE REAR TIRE/WHEEL HAS NEVER BEEN OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. FORTUNATELY, THIS FAILURE HAPPENED ON A RIDE OF LESS THAN 5 MILES ON LOCAL ROADS. IF THIS WOU… Look up ODI 10895886 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System	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.

Stalling or loss of power

3 mentions · 16.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 5,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10339877 · 14,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VICTORY VEGAS MOTORCYCLE. WHILE ENTERING A GAS STATION AT 10 MPH, THE CLUTCH CABLE FRACTURED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SWITCH GEARS. THE CONTACT USED THE BRAKES TO STALL THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE CLUTCH CABLE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE ONCE BEFORE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 14,500.

Look up ODI 10339877 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10393674 · 5,000 mi

WHILE PREPARING TO STOP I PULLED IN THE CLUTCH LEVER AND THE CLUTCH CABLE SEVERED AT THE CLUTCH LEVER. I LET THE BIKE STALL OUT AND GOT IT OFF THE ROAD. WITH 10,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON THE BIKE, THIS WAS THE 2ND. TIME I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME FAILURE OF THE CLUTCH CABLE AT THE SAME LOCATION (LEVER). THE FIRST TIME WAS WITH LESS THAN 5,000 MILES. BOTH TIMES NOW THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME THE ONLY THING THEY CAN DO IS REPLACE THE CABLE. I HAVE TALKED WITH 3 DIFFERENT VICTORY DEALERS IN MY AREA AND EACH ONE OF THEM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, ALL OF TH…

Look up ODI 10393674 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10651612 · 1,021 mi

MY MOTORCYCLE STALLS / LOSSES POWER ON ITS OWN AT ANY SPEED, BOTH COLD OR WARMED UP. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS - WHEN IN TRAFFIC OR ESPECIALLY CROSSING A BUSY INTERSECTION. FROM A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN- I HAVE ENTERED INTO INTERSECTIONS 4 TIMES, WHEN THE BIKE STALLED OUT. VERY UNSAFE WHEN VEHICLES ARE CONFUSED AND PEOPLE PANIC. NOTE, TWICE THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING TO LOOSE CONTROL. I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. VICTORY / POLARIS MUST RESOLVE THIS "UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED" STALLING ISSUE BEFORE DEATHS BEGIN TO PILE UP!!! *TR

Look up ODI 10651612 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 5.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 19,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11470530 · 19,000 mi

The contact owns 2016 Victory Vegas Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 60-70 MPH, the motorcycle downshifted to 4th gear independently. Several warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle then shifted back to 5th gear independently. The contact was able to continue riding. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic where the clutch plate was replaced on two different occasions; however, the failure recurred increasingly while riding. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The motorcycle was not repa…

Look up ODI 11470530 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b