2012 Victory Vegas Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vegas years
- Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Victory Vegas. That ranks 4th out of 12 Vegas model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,021 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Victory Vegas 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 | 100% | 1,021 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | 1,021 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Victory Vegas recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.
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 throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. The safety recall began on October 4, 2012. Owners may contact Victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.
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.
My motorcycle stalls / losses power on its own at any speed, both cold or warmed up. This is extremely dangerous - when in traffic or especially crossing a busy intersection. From a stop light or sign- i have entered into intersections 4 times, when the bike stalled out. Very unsafe when vehicles…
Other Victory Vegas years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Vegas | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Vegas | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 Vegas | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Vegas | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Vegas | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Vegas | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Vegas | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Vegas | 4 | 3 |
| 2005 Vegas | 4 | 3 |
| 2004 Vegas | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 Vegas | 3 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Victory Vegas?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Victory Vegas?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.