2013 Victory Hammer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2013 Victory Hammer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2013 compare to other Hammer years?

Hammer NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2013 Victory Hammer have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

12V457000OtherSeptember 18, 2012 · 6,618 units

Defect

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

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.

2013 Victory Hammer — common questions

Is the 2013 Victory Hammer reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2013 Victory Hammer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2013 Victory Hammer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2013 compare to other Hammer years?

Does the 2013 Victory Hammer have recalls?

2013 Victory Hammer — common questions

Is the 2013 Victory Hammer reliable?

Does the 2013 Victory Hammer have recalls?

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