Indian problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 98 safety complaints with NHTSA about Indian vehicles in our database, and Indian has issued 32 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
98
Recalls
32
Models
56

Indian models with the most complaints

All Indian models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Indian Roadmaster2010–20241212—
Indian Scout2015–2025106—
Indian Scout Bobber2018–2023103—
Indian Challenger Dark Horse2020–202593—
Indian Chieftain2014–2024711—
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse2016–202476—
Indian Challenger2020–202444—
Indian Chief2012–202247—
Indian Chief Dark Horse2014–202247—
Indian Pursuit Dark Horse2022–202543—
Indian Chief Roadmaster2009–201933—
Indian FTR12002019–202234—
Indian Springfield2014–202438—
Indian Chieftain Limited2017–202425—
Indian Chieftain Powerplus202520—
Indian Chieftan2014–201921—
Indian Pursuit2022–202521—
Indian Super Chief202222—
Indian Challenger Limited2020–202412—
Indian Chieftain Classic2017–201913—
Indian Chief Vintage2009–202618—
Indian FTR 1200 S2019–202213—
Indian Pursuit Limited2022–202413—
Indian Scout Bobber Sixty2020–202212—
Indian Sport Chief202310—
Indian Springfield Dark Horse2017–202516—
Indian Blackhawk201103—
Indian Blackhawk Dark201103—
Indian Bomber201003—
Indian Challenger Elite202201—
Indian Chief Bobber202203—
Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse202203—
Indian Chief Classic2012–201808—
Indian Chief Deluxe200903—
Indian Chief Standard200903—
Indian Chieftain Elite2017–202303—
Indian Chieftan Dark Horse2014–201702—
Indian Classic2010–201103—
Indian Dark Horse2010–201605—
Indian FTR 1200 Rally2020–202203—
Indian FTR 1200 R Carbon202202—
Indian Pursuit Dark Horse Premiu202201—
Indian Pursuit Limited Premium202201—
Indian Roadmaster Classic201801—
Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse2023–202402—
Indian Roadmaster Elite2018–202504—
Indian Roadmaster Icon201801—
Indian Roadmaster Limited2023–202402—
Indian Scout Bobber Icon2021–202201—
Indian Scout Bobber Twenty2021–202201—
Indian Scout Icon2021–202201—
Indian Scout Rogue202201—
Indian Scout Rogue Sixty202201—
Indian Scout Sixty2019–202504—
Indian Super Chief Limited202202—
Indian Vintage2010–201906—

Recent Indian recalls

  • Recall 26V397000Jun 19, 2026392 vehicles

    Risk: Incorrect wheel rim size information could lead to improperly mounted tires and result in a loss of motorcycle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V108000Feb 20, 20257 vehicles

    Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 24V970000Dec 23, 20244,926 vehicles

    Risk: The motorcycle may move unexpectedly when the transmission is actually in gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V860000Nov 14, 20244 vehicles

    Risk: A fuel tank leak increases the risk of fire or injury.

  • Recall 24V550000Jul 23, 20241,773 vehicles

    Risk: A rear suspension pushrod that buckles may pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir, damage the rear tire, or cause the motorcycle to bottom out under load. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 24V069000Feb 2, 202411,648 vehicles

    Risk: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V829000Dec 7, 20231,215 vehicles

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 23V582000Aug 15, 202345 vehicles

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 23V293000Apr 25, 20234 vehicles

    Risk: A missing belt guard reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V957000Dec 29, 20224,653 vehicles

    Risk: A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology