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2011 Victory Vegas problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2011 Victory Vegas — 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

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NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Vegas years?

Vegas NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted6 complaints2003: 3 complaints2004: 1 complaints2005: 6 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 2 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 2 complaints2016: 1 complaints
Vegas NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Victory Vegas problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System150%
Lighting150%

Does the 2011 Victory Vegas 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.

“I AM CONCERNED WITH THE OPERATION OF THE TURN SIGNALS ON THIS MOTORCYCLE. WHEN YOU TURN ON THE SIGNAL , SOMETIMES IT FLASHES 2 TIMES AND THEN SHUTS OFF , SOMETIMES IT IS 4 TIMES , AND SOMETIMES IT FLASHES ABOUT 20 TIMES AND THEN SHUTS OFF. I HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING HOW LONG THEY WILL FLASH . A FEW…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 4, 2012

“I AM CONCERNED WITH THE OPERATION OF THE TURN SIGNALS ON THIS MOTORCYCLE. WHEN YOU TURN ON THE SIGNAL , SOMETIMES IT FLASHES 2 TIMES AND THEN SHUTS OFF , SOMETIMES IT IS 4 TIMES , AND SOMETIMES IT FLASHES ABOUT 20 TIMES AND THEN SHUTS OFF. I HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING HOW LONG THEY WILL FLASH . A FEW…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · July 4, 2012

2011 Victory Vegas — common questions

Is the 2011 Victory Vegas 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 2011 Victory Vegas have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2011 Victory Vegas. 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.