The 2005 Victory Vegas has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,420 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT11V3460002011-07-051,688 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
THE PASSENGER CAN BE INJURED OR FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD THIS OCCUR.
Remedy
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.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, SOME OF THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE LEADING FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE INCORRECT FOR USE IN A PRESSURIZED FUEL SYSTEM APPLICATION.
Consequence
INCORRECT HOSES MAY LEAK FUEL OR CRACK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MARKINGS ON THE FUEL HOSE TO DETERMINE IF REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE WITH A NEW ONE OF THE CORRECT MATERIAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE TO THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE LOOSE.
Consequence
A LOOSE CLAMP MAY ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL FITTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
1crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
1
1crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
1crashes1injuries
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1
Total complaints6
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“While preparing to stop I pulled in the clutch lever and the clutch cable severed at the clutch lever. I let the bike stall out and got it off the road. With 10,000 original miles on the bike, this was the 2nd. Time I have experienced this same failure of the clutch cable at the same location…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 victory vegas motorcycle. While entering a gas station at 10 mph, the clutch cable fractured and the contact was unable to switch gears. The contact used the brakes to stall the vehicle and had it towed to the dealer. The dealer advised that the clutch cable would need…”
“About 1 month before the crash, the rear brake pads were completely worn out at 3,000 miles. I believe this was due to the brake line routing right next to the exhaust pipe, causing the brake fluid to heat and apply the brake. The dealers solution was to install new heavy-duty pads to improve…”
“About 1 month before the crash, the rear brake pads were completely worn out at 3,000 miles. I believe this was due to the brake line routing right next to the exhaust pipe, causing the brake fluid to heat and apply the brake. The dealers solution was to install new heavy-duty pads to improve…”
“About 1 month before the crash, the rear brake pads were completely worn out at 3,000 miles. I believe this was due to the brake line routing right next to the exhaust pipe, causing the brake fluid to heat and apply the brake. The dealers solution was to install new heavy-duty pads to improve…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mv augusta f4 1000. While driving at any speed the vehicle shut off without warning when decelerating. The dealer stated that the engine was receiving too much fuel. The dealer adjusted the air fuel mixture however, that did not solve the problem. The problem has…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Victory Vegas as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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