2012 Victory Cross Roads recalls and problems

The 2012 Victory Cross Roads has 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Victory dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Victory Cross Roads vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Victory Cross Roads 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 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.

2012 Victory Cross Roads problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Equipment	2
Structure	1
Engine	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 7,000 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 2012 Victory Cross Roads complaints

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

Engine · reported Jun 14, 2024

I pulled onto a main road through a busy intersection and shifted through the gears under normal load. Upon shifting from 4th into 5th gear one of the C clips failed causing devastating damage to the transmission gears. The bike jerked and locked up for a moment but I was able to keep it under control and slow down to a stop. There was no warning or symptoms up to this point. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk with this failure. I was fortunate enough to keep control of the bike to slow down. You can tell it is a c clip issue because after the failure, tilting the bike to the…

Structure · at 7,000 miles · reported Sep 29, 2014

I have noticed the latching mechanism on the saddlebag is wearing prematurely. The right side bag has more noticeable wear than the left saddlebag. It appears that the soft metal is being worn from the latch striker hoop. At the current wear rate it may only last another year before the saddlebag may open during vehicle operation causing undetermined reaction from the driver or vehicle following in an attempt to avoid the bag contents.

Equipment · reported Aug 31, 2014

Recall number 13e-048 lock and ride back rest and luggage rack. Notified in december 2013 about recall. Notified in april 2014 that parts were available for repair. As of september 2014 (9 mos after notification) dealer still does not have parts from victory for the repair. Been lied to about this for months. Called customer service for victory. Who told me to call the dealer. Dealer can not get the parts.

Equipment · reported Aug 4, 2014

The contact owns a 2012 victory cross roads. The contact stated that he received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 12v457000 (Equipment) and that the part was available to perform the repair, but that the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Victory Cross Roads have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Victory Cross Roads: 17V-647 (engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic), 12V-457 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Victory Cross Roads?

Owners report equipment problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 7,000 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.