2016 VICTORY MAGNUM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 VICTORY MAGNUM
The 2016 VICTORY MAGNUM has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Polaris Industries Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 VICTORY MAGNUM
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 VICTORY MAGNUM, potentially affecting up to 52,364 vehicles.
Recall 17V647000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 26,182 vehicles affected
Defect: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball motorcycles. If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring.
Consequence: A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the brake line away from the exhaust catalyst, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 17V647000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 26,182 vehicles affected
Defect: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball motorcycles. If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring.
Consequence: A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the brake line away from the exhaust catalyst, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 VICTORY MAGNUM
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 VICTORY MAGNUM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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!
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!
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!
Safety Rating for the 2016 VICTORY MAGNUM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 VICTORY MAGNUM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 VICTORY MAGNUM
Polaris Industries Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 VICTORY MAGNUM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V-15-07-01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Victory Motorcycles has determined the reprogramming (reflash) procedure may be negatively affected if performed with a device connected to the USB connector.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 VICTORY MAGNUM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VICTORY MAGNUM
- 2011 VICTORY MAGNUM — 0 complaints
- 2012 VICTORY MAGNUM — 0 complaints
- 2013 VICTORY MAGNUM — 0 complaints
- 2014 VICTORY MAGNUM — 0 complaints
- 2015 VICTORY MAGNUM — 1 complaint
- 2016 VICTORY MAGNUM (current)
- 2017 VICTORY MAGNUM — 1 complaint
Other VICTORY Models
- VICTORY VISION — 92 total complaints
- VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY — 88 total complaints
- VICTORY V92 — 83 total complaints
- VICTORY V92SC SPORTCRUISER — 50 total complaints
- VICTORY V92C — 39 total complaints
- VICTORY VEGAS — 25 total complaints
- VICTORY HAMMER — 16 total complaints
- VICTORY KINGPIN — 16 total complaints