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2013 Victory VisionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2013 Victory Vision, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints90 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage14kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 12, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Victory Vision has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure60
Steering30
Engine20
Service brakes10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2013 Victory Vision recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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Equipment

Recall 12V-457 · Sep 18, 2012 · 6,618 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Victory.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Vision year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Vision median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Victory Vision, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Motorcycle steering lockupPE14006 · closed May 22, 2015
    No recall
In owners' words

What Vision owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10724295 · Jun 9, 2015 · 12,893 miles
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
Complaint 10650819 · Oct 28, 2014 · 23,200 miles
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…
Complaint 10644548 · Oct 14, 2014 · 10,200 miles

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