2009 Victory Kingpin Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kingpin years
- Not enough data 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Victory Kingpin. That ranks 4th out of 9 Kingpin model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 50 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 50 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Victory Kingpin recalls (1)
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.
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 2009 victory kingpin motorcycle. The contact stated that while braking to a stop, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer…
2009 polaris/victory kingpin low: purchased new 11may2010 with 4 miles. On 14may2010 the engine light came on and the engine stopped briefly causing the motorcycle to briefly and quickly slow considerably, causing a "lurching" feel. I thought it was possible low on gas and filled it with gas. On…
Other Victory Kingpin years
← 2008 Kingpin · 2010 Kingpin →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kingpin | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Kingpin | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Kingpin | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Kingpin | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Kingpin | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Kingpin | 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 2009 Victory Kingpin?
Owners most often report electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Victory Kingpin?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.