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2015 Victory High-Ball problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2015 Victory High-Ball — 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2015 compare to other High-Ball years?

High-Ball NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted2 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 1 complaints
High-Ball NHTSA complaints by model year, 2015 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2015 Victory High-Ball problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1100%

Does the 2015 Victory High-Ball have recalls?

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

14V596000TransmissionSeptember 26, 2014 · 122 units

Defect

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Eightball, Cross Country Tour, Gunner, Hammer Eightball, High-Ball, Magnum, Vision Tour ABS and Vegas Eightball motorcycles manufactured August 11, 2014, to September 2, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with the transmission shift drum detent roller spring incorrectly installed.

Consequence

If the roller spring is incorrectly installed, the transmission may not shift as intended, potentially causing the operator to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Polaris has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmission, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2014. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' number for this recall is V-14-03 A/B.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE DRIVING MY 2015 VICTORY HIGHBALL MOTORCYCLE THE SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. AS OF TODAY, 11/10/2014, IT STILL DOES NOT WORK BUT THE NEEDLE WILL JUMP PERIODICALLY. I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS MOTORCYCLE FOR A WEEK AND PLAN ON TAKING IT BACK TO THE DEALER TO SEE IF THEY CAN FIX IT. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 8, 2014

2015 Victory High-Ball — common questions

Is the 2015 Victory High-Ball reliable?

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

Does the 2015 Victory High-Ball have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2015 Victory High-Ball. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.