2013 Victory Cross Country recalls and problems

The 2013 Victory Cross Country has 3 safety recalls and 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Victory dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
21
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2013 Victory Cross Country vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Victory Cross Country 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.

Recall 15V-002: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jan 7, 2015 · 2,342 vehicles affected · Polaris Industries, Inc.

Problem: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Victory Cross Country, Cross Roads, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot, Vegas Eight Ball, 2014 Victory Cross Country Eight Ball, Cross Roads Eight Ball, Ness Cross Country, 2015 Victory Gunner, and 2013 Victory Hardball motorcycles. The fuel pump in the affected motorcycles may have been incorrectly crimped during manufacturing, which may result in the fuel pump seizing.

Risk: If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Victory will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact Victory consumer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-15-01 A/B.

Recall 12V-457: Equipment

Reported Sep 18, 2012 · 6,618 vehicles affected · POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

Problem: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.

Risk: If the torqueing is missed and the retention nuts are loose, the retention nuts closest to the throttle body can become dislodged and interfere with the throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. The safety recall began on October 4, 2012. Owners may contact Victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.

2013 Victory Cross Country problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure5
Engine5
Power Train3
Electrical System3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Service Brakes2
Wheels1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Unknown or Other1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 5

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,250 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 2013 Victory Cross Country complaints

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

Engine · reported Aug 18, 2023
c-clip used to hold transmission gears in place has dislodged from the groove it is supposed to be locked into, allowing the gears to travel more than they are supposed to do, which could result in a transmission lockup and subsequent, potentailly, catastrophic accident.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 30,000 miles · reported Feb 28, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Victory Cross Country Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 8 MPH around a curve, the motorcycle stalled and lost motive and electrical power. The contact stated that he then attempted to restart the motorcycle however, the rear wheel seized once the motorcycle was shifted into gear. The contact kick-started the motorcycle and rode the motorcycle back to the residence where it remained. The contact stated that he had not contacted the dealer or the manufacturer. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V002000 (Fuel System, Gasoline)…
Power Train · at 13,000 miles · reported Sep 9, 2016
The contact owns a 2013 victory cross country. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 22,000 miles · reported Jun 17, 2016
The contact owns a 2013 victory cross country. While driving at a slow speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v002000 (Fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 10,750 miles · reported Aug 18, 2015
I was travelling down the road with the cruise control engaged at approximately 60 MPH. As I was approaching the intersection where I needed to turn, I pulled on the front brake lever to disengage the cruise control, but the cruise did not deactivate. I pulled on the front brake lever several times and the electronic cruise control would still not disengage. I ended up pressing the cruise control "off" button and it finally disengaged. Immediately after taking the turn I set the cruise at a lower speed and attempted to replicate the issue. The issue was still there - repeated application of…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Victory Cross Country have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Victory Cross Country: 17V-647 (engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic), 15V-002 (fuel system, gasoline), 12V-457 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Victory Cross Country?

Owners report structure problems most often (5 reports), followed by engine (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,250 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.