2012 Victory High Ball recalls and problems

The 2012 Victory High Ball has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Victory dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

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

2012 Victory High Ball recalls

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 High Ball problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Wheels1
Engine1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,883 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 High Ball complaints

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

Engine · reported Jul 6, 2025
Some victory motorcycles with the 106 ci engine have problems with a retainer C clip in the gears in the transmission, failing and said C clip coming loose potentially locking up the engine while running I had it happen to me 7/05/25 while riding. I’m not the only one this has happened to many victory owners experience this failure and Polaris industries will not to anything about it. Now I have transmission failure and the repair cost more than the motorcycle is worth.
Wheels · at 4,883 miles · reported May 13, 2015
While riding to work today back wheel started feeling loose .stopped and checked wheel and found two broken spoke and some bent spokes.I called the dealer they stated no knowledge of other bikes having an issue but when I checked the internet I found many people have had the same issue. I feel this is a safety issue and should be addressed by polaris.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Victory High Ball have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Victory High Ball: 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 High Ball?

Owners report wheels problems most often (1 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,883 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.