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2010 Victory Kingpin problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2010 Victory Kingpin — 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.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Kingpin years?

Kingpin NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted5 complaints2004: 5 complaints2005: 3 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 3 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 2 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints
Kingpin NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Victory Kingpin problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission2100%

Does the 2010 Victory Kingpin have recalls?

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

11V346000OtherJuly 5, 2011 · 1,688 units

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 PART NUMBER 2875961-01 SEAT, JACKPOT TOURING W/BACKREST. THE BACKREST SUPPORT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE IN USE.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VICTORY KINGPIN MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE CLUTCH CABLE FAILED AND MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE CONTACT TO CHANGE GEARS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CERTIFIED MECHANIC REPLACED THE CLUTCH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 1, 2014

2010 Victory Kingpin — common questions

Is the 2010 Victory Kingpin reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2010 Victory Kingpin have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2010 Victory Kingpin. 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.