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2011 Victory Cross Country Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2011 Victory Cross Country, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
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owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 2011 Victory Cross Country

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Engine (engine and engine cooling) and service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 17V647000 Reported 26,182 vehicles potentially affected Polaris Industries, Inc.

    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.

    Remedy: 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.…

  2. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 11V305000 Reported 840 vehicles potentially affected POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

    Polaris is recalling certain model year 2011 victory cross country motorcycles manufactured from january 1, through april 11, 2011. The handlebar clamps and/or risers may have been machined incorrectly which could cause the handlebars to slip in the clamps.

    Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will test and replace defective riser/clamp assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 17, 2011. Owners may contact victory consumer service at 1-888-704-5290.

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2011 Victory Cross Country have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 9,496 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 6 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“2011 victory cross country. Consumer writes in regards to motorcycle lock and ride safety recall campaign. *tgw the consumer stated he returned the back rest/luggage rack combination to his local deal”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 13, 2014 · Equipment

“I have a 2011 victory cross country motorcycle. The saddlebag latch on the right side is wearing improperly due to improper alignment. This is a known issue with this motorcycle. My dealer, victory mo”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 14, 2014 · Latches/locks/linkages

Compare Victory Cross Country model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Victory Cross Country model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2010 Victory Cross Country13
2011 Victory Cross Country211
2012 Victory Cross Country219
2013 Victory Cross Country321
2014 Victory Cross Country311
2015 Victory Cross Country20
2016 Victory Cross Country10
2017 Victory Cross Country11

Checking a specific 2011 Victory Cross Country

How do I know if my 2011 Victory Cross Country has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2011 Victory Cross Country; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Victory dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V305000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Victory models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.