This page covers 3 recalls and 21 owner complaints for the 2013 Victory Cross Country.
For the 2013 Victory Cross Country, structure and drivetrain complaints make up the bulk of what owners report. On the structural side, owners describe a c-clip in the transmission working loose from its groove, allowing internal gears to shift further than intended, several reports point to this as a transmission lockup concern. Owners also report abnormal noises coming from the transmission at various speeds, with at least one diagnosis pointing to full transmission replacement. The powertrain complaints overlap here, with a few owners describing the rear wheel seizing after the bike stalls and is shifted back into gear. Engine-related reports include unexpected stalling at low speeds, with fuel pump failure noted as the diagnosis in at least one case. A smaller number of reports describe the electronic cruise control failing to disengage when the front brake lever is applied.
21
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2013 Victory Cross Country has 3 recalls, the most serious being two fuel pump defects that can cause the engine to stall without warning, leaving the rider without power mid-ride and raising the risk of a crash.
Both fuel pump recalls describe a pump that can seize and cut fuel delivery to the engine. One involves a pump body that was incorrectly crimped during assembly, leaving insufficient internal clearance so the pump locks up; the other covers a broader range of model years and trims where the pump can also seize and stall the motorcycle. Because both point to the same outcome, a rider on this bike faces a real possibility of the engine dying unexpectedly in traffic. The third recall concerns engine misfires: if the engine misfires and the rider continues riding, heat from the catalytic converter can build up enough to melt the rear brake line and nearby wiring. A melted brake line reduces stopping power at the rear wheel, which on a motorcycle already limits the rider's ability to slow down quickly in an emergency.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine misfires can cause the catalytic converter to overheat, potentially melting the rear brake line and wiring nearby.
What the fix does
Dealers will re-route the brake line away from the catalytic converter to prevent heat damage.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump may have been incorrectly crimped during manufacturing, which can cause the fuel pump to seize.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump body may have been crimped incorrectly during manufacturing, reducing internal clearance. This can cause the fuel pump to seize, leading to engine stall and increased crash risk.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the fuel pump with a correctly assembled unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
