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2013 Victory Cross Country

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When problems were reported

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports0 fire reports4 injury reports

Structure complaints

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1,900 miles · Dec 9, 2014
Structure

THE RIGHT SADDLE BAG LATCH IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR. IF IT CONTINUES TO WEAR AND BREAKS THE SADDLE BAG LID MAY POP OPEN WHILE RIDING AND IF THERE IS ANY TYPE OF MATERIAL OR CLOTHING IT MAY COME OUT ON TO ROADWAY OR POSSIBLY THE HIGHWAY POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE READ THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I …

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THE RIGHT SADDLE BAG LATCH IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR. IF IT CONTINUES TO WEAR AND BREAKS THE SADDLE BAG LID MAY POP OPEN WHILE RIDING AND IF THERE IS ANY TYPE OF MATERIAL OR CLOTHING IT MAY COME OUT ON TO ROADWAY OR POSSIBLY THE HIGHWAY POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE READ THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I HAVE ALSO SEEN BRAND NEW MOTORCYCLES ON THE SHOW ROOM FLOOR SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR AND THEY ARE BRAND NEW NO MILEAGE. I ALSO HAVE ISSUE WITH SIGNAL LIGHTS. WHEN ENGAGING THE SIGNAL LIGHT PRIOR TO TAKING A TURN IT SHUTS OFF PREMATURELY. ALSO WHEN PUTTING TURN SIGNAL ON IT SHUTS OFF SOMETIMES IN 15-20 SECONDS AND YOU ARE SLOWING DOWN AND DRIVING STRAIGHT PRIOR TO TAKING A TURN. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND VICTORY ON BOTH ISSUES AND BOTH HAVE NOT BEEN RESOLVED AS OF THIS WRITING. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10663205

5,782 miles · Oct 26, 2014
Structure

THE RIGHT SIDE SADDLE BAG LATCH IS WEARING EXCESSIVELY AND IN DANGER OF COMPLETE FAILURE. THAT WOULD CAUSE THE SADDLEBAG LID TO OPEN WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. VICTORY SEEMS TO KNOW THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX IT AFTER THE 1 YEAR WARRANTY IS UP. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10650024

4,000 miles · Oct 1, 2014
Structure

THE SADDLE BAG LATCH ON THE RIGHT-SIDE SADDLE BAGS WEAR OUT FROM ROAD VIBRATION. IF IT WEARS TOO MUCH, THE LATCH CAN BREAK AND THE LID CAN OPEN AT SPEED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10640442

3,700 miles · Sep 21, 2014
Structure

THE RIGHT SIDE SADDLE BAG LATCH IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR, POSSIBLY DUE TO A FACTORY-MISALIGNED LATCH AND STRIKER HOOP. THE WORN AREA, WHEN SEVERE ENOUGH, WILL BREAK OFF AND CAUSE THE LID TO BE UNSECURED. THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CARGO AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10637799

5,000 miles · Jul 3, 2013
Structure

MY WIFE AND I WERE RIDING TO DEADWOOD, SD. SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE SD STATE LINE AND SIOUX FALLS HER RIGHT PASSENGER FLOORBOARD FELL OFF HER BIKE. AT THIS TIME, HER BIKE HAD APPROX 5,000 MILES. EVER SINCE PURCHASING HER BIKE, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE PINS THAT HOLD THE FLOORBOARDS IN PLACE HAVE BEEN VIBRATING FORWARD. EVERY CO…

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MY WIFE AND I WERE RIDING TO DEADWOOD, SD. SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE SD STATE LINE AND SIOUX FALLS HER RIGHT PASSENGER FLOORBOARD FELL OFF HER BIKE. AT THIS TIME, HER BIKE HAD APPROX 5,000 MILES. EVER SINCE PURCHASING HER BIKE, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE PINS THAT HOLD THE FLOORBOARDS IN PLACE HAVE BEEN VIBRATING FORWARD. EVERY COUPLE OF HUNDRED MILES OR SO, WE WOULD ADJUST THESE PINS BACK IN PLACE. I PERSONALLY FEEL THAT THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW, AND THAT IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THESE BIKES. IF YOU DO A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH, YOU WILL SEE SEVERAL POSTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ON VARIOUS FORUMS. ADDITIONALLY, POLARIS SHOULD ISSUE A SAFETY RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES. HAD MY WIFE BEEN RIDING WITH A PASSENGER WHEN THE FLOOR BOARD FELL OFF, IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10523022

Official recalls

3

17V647000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine; Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Oct 12, 2017

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball motorcycles. If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the brake line away from the exhaust catalyst, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-17-02.

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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball motorcycles. If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring.

Consequence: A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the brake line away from the exhaust catalyst, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-17-02.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball motorcycles. If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring.

Consequence: A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the brake line away from the exhaust catalyst, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-17-02.

15V002000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Jan 7, 2015

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Roads, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Vegas Eight Ball, 2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball, Cross Roads Eight Ball, Ness Cross Country, 2015 Victory Gunner, and 2013 Victory Hardball motorcycles. The fuel pump in the affected motorcycles may have been incorrectly crimped during manufacturing, which may result in the fuel pump seizing.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Victory will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact Victory consumer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-15-01 A/B.

12V457000 · Equipment

Sep 18, 2012

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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