Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2014 Victory Vision peaked in 2015, with 2 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
2014 Victory Vision
Motorcycle, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jul 17, 2015 to Apr 29, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1872 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 2014 motorcycle
Severity index0.02014 motorcycles average 6.9
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 2014 Victory Vision name electrical system
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 2014 Victory Vision
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V-227 | May 1, 2014 | Crankcase may have been machined incorrectly causing insufficient clearance between the crankshaft and crankcase, causing the engine to… | Engine and cooling | 872 | Inspection |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2014 Victory Vision
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.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 29, 2024Failure Apr 25, 2024Hudson, OHEngine, Power train
I have experienced what is known in the Victory community as the C-Clip failure in the transmission. The bike has just over 17K miles on it. I was downshifting from 3rd gear to 2nd gear while coming out of a switchback curve and climbing a steep hill. As soon as I downshifted, the failure occured. There was a loud clashing of metal that you could literally feel in the seat of our pants (my wife was on the bike with me). The bike immediately lost power and no gear. I was able to handle the bike and pull into a scenic overlook that was nearby. I attempted to put the bike into 1st gear when stopped and could not shift through the gears and there was a lot of what sounded like metal "clanking" around in the crankcase. The immediate loss of gears is a real safety concern...not to mention an expensive repair. I have been quoted $3500 minimum and it's possibly more depending on any damage that may have occured to other parts. This has been documented on the Victory Facebook Group pages and I personally believe Polaris is ignoring the issue. They need to be held accountable for this issue. I suggest you reach out to Rylan Vos of the Vic Shop in Iowa as he has fielded many calls on this issue and also has developed a fix and can walk you through the details of the mechanical/safety issue. I have a video of what this sounds like with the bike running. I can send it.
NHTSA complaint 11585992 - Filed Dec 1, 2015Failure Nov 20, 201517,000 milesFresno, CAElectrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VICTORY VISION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE EXTERIOR HEADLIGHTS FAILED AND THE MOTORCYCLE INDEPENDENTLY SLOWED DOWN. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SHUT OFF AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE CONTACT CHARGED THE BATTERY AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE AND THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERY WAS LOW AGAIN. THE CONTACT ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THE RECTIFIER WAS DISPLAYING INACCURATE READINGS AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V131000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.
NHTSA complaint 10807832 - Filed Jul 17, 2015Failure Feb 15, 20153,000 milesHouston, TXExterior
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VICTORY VISION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE MIRRORS VIBRATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CLEARLY VIEW AND DETERMINE THE DISTANCE OF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MIRROR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED IF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint 10734694
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- PE14006 Preliminary evaluation, Structure
Motorcycle steering lockup
Opened Mar 10, 2014, closed May 22, 2015
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
5 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 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-15-07-02 Jul 7, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Victory Motorcycle Division of Polaris Industries Inc. has determined that certain California Air Resource Board (CARB) certified Victory Vision models, equipped with approved Stage 1 accessory exhaust, must have the Stage 1 Certification decal updated… - V-15-04 Sep 9, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Victory has determined that some 2011-2014 Victory Vision motorcycles, designated for sale in EU and non-EU countries outside of the United States and Canada, may not meet emission standards set forth by the Conformity of Production (COP). Victory has relea… - V-15-02 Jun 24, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Victory Motorcycles has determined that 2008-2015 Victory Vision front fenders may not meet internal durability standards. Certain operating conditions may cause the fender halves to crack at the mounting holes. A fender bracket kit has been developed to ad… - TSB-V-15-02AB Jun 24, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VICTORY MC: TSB HAS AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. AT MOUNTING HOLES ON FRONT FENDER HALVES, CRACKS WILL DEVELOP AND EITHER HAVE BOTH OR ONE REPLACED. MODEL 2008-15 VISION. *PE
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.