2003 Victory Vegas Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2003 Victory Vegas, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2003 Victory Vegas
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment
Polaris is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 victory kingpin motorcycles, model year 2006-2012 victory jackpot motorcycles, and 2003-2012 vegas motorcycles manufactured from january 1, 2004, through may 1, 2011, equipped with accessory seats, part numbers 2876641-01 seat, kingpin touring, double backrest and part number 2875961-01…
Remedy: Victory will notify owners and dealers will replace the affected seats free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2011. Owners may contact victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.
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Storage (fuel system)
On certain motorcycles, the vent tube joint located at the bottom right side of the fuel tank may fatigue and leak fuel.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. This recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact victory at 715-294-2518.
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Storage (fuel system)
On certain motorcycles, material around the brazed vent tube joint located at the bottom right side of the fuel tank may fatigue and leak fuel.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tanks. Owner notification began on october 1, 2003. Owners should contact victory at 1-763-417-8650.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
On certain motorcycles with california engine calibration, the fuel tank vent line could be plugged causing potential expulsion of fuel when the fuel cap is opened.
Remedy: Dealers will test the vent lines on the vehicles involved. Fuel tanks with plugged vent lines will be replaced. Owner notification began july 25, 2003. Owners should contact victory at 1-763-417-8650.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
On certain motorcycles with 49 state engine calibration, the fuel tank vent line could be plugged causing potential expulsion of fuel when the fuel cap is opened.
Remedy: Dealers will test the vent lines on the vehicles involved. Fuel tanks with plugged vent lines will be replaced. Owner notification began july 25, 2003. Owners should contact victory at 1-763-417-8650.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Victory Vegas have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 6,625 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2003 victory vegas when parked leaks fuel from the vent tube under the tank.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 22, 2015 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Engine pops through air box. Engine runs excessively rich fouling spark plugs. Dealer unable to fix. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 10, 2007 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Victory Vegas model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Victory Vegas model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Victory Vegas | 5 | 3 |
| 2004 Victory Vegas | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Victory Vegas | 3 | 4 |
| 2006 Victory Vegas | 3 | 4 |
| 2007 Victory Vegas | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Victory Vegas | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Victory Vegas | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Victory Vegas | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Victory Vegas | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Victory Vegas | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Victory Vegas | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Victory Vegas | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2003 Victory Vegas
How do I know if my 2003 Victory Vegas 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2003 Victory Vegas; 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 03V228000).
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
- V9281 complaints
- Vision74 complaints
- Cross Country66 complaints
- V92SC Sportcruiser49 complaints
- V92C37 complaints
- Kingpin14 complaints
- Vision Tour14 complaints
- Hammer11 complaints
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.