2016 Victory Cross Country Tour recalls and problems

The 2016 Victory Cross Country Tour has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Victory dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2016 Victory Cross Country Tour vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Victory Cross Country Tour recalls

Recall 17V-647: Engine and Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Oct 12, 2017 · 26,182 vehicles affected · Polaris Industries, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 V-17-02.

2016 Victory Cross Country Tour problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Unknown or Other	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 39,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2016 Victory Cross Country Tour complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 55,000 miles · reported Jun 5, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Victory Cross Country Tour Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 35 MPH, the motorcycle experienced transmission failure, causing the motorcycle to abruptly stop in the middle of the roadway. The motorcycle was inoperable and was later towed to the local service center. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Power Train · at 39,000 miles · reported Sep 13, 2020

While downshifting, the shifter locked up and would not downshift. I pulled the clutch lever in and tried to down shift again. The shifter moved downward but their was a loud bang that sounded like metal pieces shattering. I had to put my motorcycle on a trailer to get it to the dealer. The dealer disassembled the motor and transmission to find #4 gear was missing teeth. They informed me this should not have happened because the victory transmission used constant meshed gears, the gears never seperate and remesh.they also informed me that I was lucky that the transmission did not lock up…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Victory Cross Country Tour have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Victory Cross Country Tour: 17V-647 (engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Victory Cross Country Tour?

Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by unknown or other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 39,000 miles.

Are Victory recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Victory dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.