2013 Victory Vision problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (3) · Engine (2) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2012-09-18 · campaign 12V457000 · 6,618 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control 2015-09-09 · V-15-04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
victory has determined that some 2011-2014 victory vision motorcycles, designated for sale in eu and non-eu countries outside of the united states and canada, may not meet emission standards set forth by the conformity of production (cop). victory has released an ecm software update to bring the co
Equipment:other:labels 2015-07-07 · V-15-07-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the victory motorcycle division of polaris industries inc. has determined that certain california air resource board (carb) certified victory vision models, equipped with approved stage 1 accessory exhaust, must have the stage 1 certification decal updated. the new decal will ensure that the emissi
Structure 2015-06-24 · V-15-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
victory motorcycles has determined that 2008-2015 victory vision front fenders may not meet internal durability standards. certain operating conditions may cause the fender halves to crack at the mounting holes. a fender bracket kit has been developed to address this concern.
Structure:body 2015-06-24 · TSB-V-15-02AB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
victory mc: tsb has an owner notification letter. select document search button below. at mounting holes on front fender halves, cracks will develop and either have both or one replaced. model 2008-15 vision. *pe
What owners report
2019-07-12 · Service Brakes · 5,000 mi“the rear brake master cylinder has needed to be replaced twice in the 5 years that i have owned this motorcycle. each time it failed it caused a loss in the ability to stop the bike while riding. i have been told by the dealership that i purchased the bike from that this is a common problem with many victory brand motorcycles. i have been told by …”
2015-06-09 · Wheels · 12,893 mi“the victory vision has a two piece plastic front fender which is held together with plastic fasteners and mounted directly to the metal forks with metal screws. vibrations fractured the rear portion of the plastic fender at the point where it contacts the metal forks, this caused the rear portion of the fender to fail, dislodge itself and become we…”
2014-12-12 · Engine · 2,000 mi“while slowing the motorcycle normally in preparation for stopping at a stop light in heavy traffic and rev-matching the engine normally, the engine stalled requiring evasive action to avoid collision with other vehicles and bring the motorcycle to a safe stop. the engine would not restart immediately and required 3 attempts to restart. this has ha…”
2014-10-28 · Structure:body · 23,200 mi“on routine inspection found a 1 to 2 inch crack in the plastic portion of the front fender. i have been watching for this problem after reading different victory internet sites. this problem has the potential to lock up the front wheel. *tr…”
2014-10-14 · Structure:body · 10,200 mi“2013 victory vision. the front rear section of the fender (plastic) cracks where it attaches to the front forks. this is a widely known issue that has happened to 100;s if not 1,000s of victory visions. polaris refuses to repair or replace, and suggests that it is normal wear and tear. this is a huge safely issue that must be investigated. …”
2014-01-02 · Structure:body · 9,000 mi“front lower fender is failing. this is the one that snaps off and locks up the steering, you have other reports on this. inspected for first time and left side of fender is separating from the mount point. this vehicle has only been on the road ~5 months. purchased new on 08/13. back when i was in the car business, a steering lockup condition go…”
2013-10-21 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 14,500 mi“victory vision motorcycles of all years have been experiencing separation of the rear portion of the two piece front fender assembly. fender. i have personally seen the cracks and repairs by the owners after a harrowing experience of having the fender come loose and jamming the steering. i own a 2013 vision and do want to experience the same proble…”
2013-08-19 · Engine · 620 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 victory vision touring motorcycle. the contact stated that the motorcycle stalled. the motorcycle was towed to the dealer, who replaced the engine fuse however, the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the motorcycle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 620.…”
2013-08-14 · Structure · 21,301 mi“the rear portion of the plastic front fender has cracked where the mounting bolts attach it to the front forks. i caught it before it broke loose from the bike. if it comes loose it will wedge itself between the front wheel and the front of the motorcycle making it impossible to steer. this also happened to my 2011 victory vision as well as to many…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.