2013 Victory Vision Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vision years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Victory Vision. That ranks 4th out of 7 Vision model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (6 complaints, 67%), typically at around 13,697 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Victory Vision 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 6 | 67% | 13,697 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 33% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 22% | 1,310 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 11% | 12,893 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Victory Vision recalls (1)
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motorcycle steering lockup (PE14006) — opened Mar 10, 2014, closed May 22, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The rear brake master cylinder has needed to be replaced twice in the 5 years that i have owned this motorcycle. Each time it failed it caused a loss in the ability to stop the bike while riding. I have been told by the dealership that i purchased the bike from that this is a common problem with…
The victory vision has a two piece plastic front fender which is held together with plastic fasteners and mounted directly to the metal forks with metal screws. Vibrations fractured the rear portion of the plastic fender at the point where it contacts the metal forks, this caused the rear portion…
While slowing the motorcycle normally in preparation for stopping at a stop light in heavy traffic and rev-matching the engine normally, the engine stalled requiring evasive action to avoid collision with other vehicles and bring the motorcycle to a safe stop. The engine would not restart…
On routine inspection found a 1 to 2 inch crack in the plastic portion of the front fender. I have been watching for this problem after reading different victory internet sites. This problem has the potential to lock up the front wheel. *tr
2013 victory vision. The front rear section of the fender (plastic) cracks where it attaches to the front forks. This is a widely known issue that has happened to 100;s if not 1,000s of victory visions. Polaris refuses to repair or replace, and suggests that it is normal wear and tear. This is a…
Other Victory Vision years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Vision | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 Vision | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 Vision | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 Vision | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Vision | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 Vision | 30 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Victory Vision?
Owners most often report structure, steering, engine problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Victory Vision?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Victory Vision a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vision model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.