AI Damage2013 Victory Vision: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Victory Vision filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and steering. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 9
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 67% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 33% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 22% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 11% of all complaints
- 5 Wheels 11% of all complaints
- Structure: 6 complaints (67% of all).
- Steering: 3 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (22% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (11% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 9 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The rear brake master cylinder has needed to be replaced twice in the 5 years that I have owned this motorcycle. Each time it failed it caused a loss in the ability to stop the bike while riding.
Vibrations fractured the rear portion of the plastic fender at the point where it contacts the metal forks, this caused the rear portion of the fender to fail, dislodge itself and become wedged between the forks and the main body of the motorcycle affecting steering.
While slowing the motorcycle normally in preparation for stopping at a stop light in heavy traffic and rev-matching the engine normally, the engine stalled requiring evasive action to avoid collision with other vehicles and bring the motorcycle to a safe stop.
On routine inspection found a 1 to 2 inch crack in the plastic portion of the front fender. I have been watching for this problem after reading different victory internet sites. This problem has the potential to lock up the front wheel.
Back when I was in the car business, a steering lockup condition got recalled real quick. I guess that's not true for motorcycles.
The contact stated that the motorcycle stalled. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer, who replaced the engine fuse however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The motorcycle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 620.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,366 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Vision has 11 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 9, below average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Victory Vision?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, steering, engine. Total complaints: 9. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (22%), steering or power steering problems (11%), vibration (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Victory Vision?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2013 Victory Vision from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2013 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.