2009 Victory Vegas Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 2, 2016 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vegas years
Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 Victory Vegas. That ranks 4th out of 12 Vegas model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 22,167 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 2009 Victory Vegas problems

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

Unknown or Other1 · ~22,167 mi
Wheels1 · ~22,167 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other1100%22,167——
Wheels1100%22,167——

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

2009 Victory Vegas 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.

All rotor bolts sheered off while riding on the freeway. Pulley, sprocket, and rear rim were ruined. Bike has been serviced regularly and as recommended. Victory/polaris "good willed" almost the entire repair tab which was over $1,000.

Wheels · received Oct 2, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10910991

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Victory Vegas?

Owners most often report unknown or other, wheels problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Victory Vegas?

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

Was the 2009 Victory Vegas a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vegas model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.