2006 Victory Kingpin Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kingpin years
- Not enough data 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Victory Kingpin. That ranks 5th out of 9 Kingpin model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 22,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Victory Kingpin problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | 22,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Victory Kingpin recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: The passenger can be injured or fall from the motorcycle should this occur.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel pump retainer clip may not be installed correctly.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:rear
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the rear axle may crack or break at the retaining plate groove on the right side.
Risk: Axle failure during operation could cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear axle free of charge. The recall began on august 3, 2006. Owners may contact victory at 763-417-8650.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Victory Kingpin years
← 2005 Kingpin · 2007 Kingpin →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kingpin | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Kingpin | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Kingpin | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Kingpin | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Kingpin | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Kingpin | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 Kingpin | 3 | 4 |
| 2004 Kingpin | 4 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Victory Kingpin?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Victory Kingpin?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Victory Kingpin a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Kingpin model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.