2007 Victory Kingpin Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 13, 2016 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Kingpin years
Not enough data 2nd of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Victory Kingpin. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Kingpin model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 19,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Victory Kingpin problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train2 · ~19,500 mi
Electrical System1 · ~23,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train267%19,500——
Electrical System133%23,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2012, with 1 complaints
2012: 1201212014: 1201412016: 120161

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Victory Kingpin recalls (1)

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EquipmentJul 5, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V346000 · 1,688 vehicles

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.

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.

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…

Power Train · received Jun 13, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10873996

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

Electrical System · received Nov 6, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10653065

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

Power Train · received Oct 15, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10480599

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Victory Kingpin?

Owners most often report power train, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Victory Kingpin?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.