Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2016 Victory Magnum peaked in 2016, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2016 Victory Magnum
Motorcycle, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 30, 2016 to Aug 30, 2016.
Recall campaigns covering this model year126k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2016 motorcycle
Severity index100.02016 motorcycles average 9.6
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2016 Victory Magnum name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2016 Victory Magnum
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-647 | Oct 12, 2017 | If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring | Engine and cooling | 26,182 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2016 Victory Magnum
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 30, 2016Failure Aug 27, 20166,100 milesOberlin, OHEngine, Power train, Unknown or otherCrash6 injured
2016 VICTORY MAGNUM 3 MILES WHEN PURCHASED 6K MILES TIME OF ACCIDENT. HAD ALL SERVICES DONE BY VICTORY DEALERSHIP. PROCEEDED TO DOWN SHIFT TRAVELING ABOUT 35 40 MPH. PULLED THE CLUTCH IN AND HEARD AN HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT THE GEARS, LET THE CLUTCH OUT AND THE BACK WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE BIKE TO FISH TAIL SEVERAL TIMES AND THEN IT THREW ME OFF, AND CAUSE THE DRIVER TO ROLL ABOUT 20 TIMES OR MORE. THE BACK WHEEL IS LOCKED UP THE BIKE HAD TO LIFTED UP TO BE PUT ON THE TRAILER. THE TRANSMISSION IS LOCKED UP. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS AND COULD HAVE COST ME MY LIFE!
NHTSA complaint 10899428
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- G-15-12-01 R03 Feb 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
There is no doubt that for a Polaris customer the process of picking up a brand new vehicle is one of the most exciting times in the ownership experience. To ensure that all Polaris dealers are equipped to deliver a world-class experience that matches the h… - G-15-12-01 R02 Jan 15, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PCDX is an online and mobile interface for providing a consistent dealer setup and customer delivery experience. The interface walks the dealer and the customer through a standardized online form that includes the PDI (pre-delivery inspection), general warn… - G-15-12-01 R01 Dec 10, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Team Tip is being released to dealers to provide information regarding the required transition to online PCDX and PCDX training. - SAF-16-01 Aug 16, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A STOP RIDE MEANS THE CONSUMER MUST NOT OPERATE THEIR VEHICLE UNTIL THE REPAIR IS COMPLETE. We have been made aware that some dealers are incorrectly communicating the importance of STOP RIDE communications. - V-15-08-01 Aug 18, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Voice of Victory has been released to clearly define Victory Motorcycle’s expectations when filing a warranty claim related to shipping and/or concealed crate damage. In the event that damage occurs during the shipping process, or that damage is concea… - V-15-07-01 Jul 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Victory Motorcycles has determined the reprogramming (reflash) procedure may be negatively affected if performed with a device connected to the USB connector. - VSA-17-02 R02 Sep 8, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Victory has determined that some 2016-2017 106 ci motorcycles may set false-positive P0032 and P0038 trouble codes for the Oxygen Sensor heater circuit. Victory has developed an updated ECM calibration to improve the O2 heater circuit diagnostic threshold. - VSA-17-02 R01 Jun 22, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Victory has determined that some 2016-2017 106 ci motorcycles may set false-positive P0032 and P0038 trouble codes for the Oxygen Sensor heater circuit. Victory has developed an updated ECM calibration to improve the O2 heater circuit diagnostic threshold. - VSA-15-01 R02 Mar 23, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Victory Motorcycle has learned that a potential issue may exist in some 2010-2016 Victory Cross Country / Cross Roads / Magnum / Hard-Ball saddlebag lock assemblies. This Service Advisory has been released to communicate a process which enables dealers to a… - V-17-02 Jun 20, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Victory engineering has determined that some Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum and Hard Ball models may experience damage to the rear brake line. Motorcycles experiencing prolonged misfire conditions may produce increased catalytic conv…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.