Indian Chief problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Indian Chief (2012–2022).

Complaints
4
Recalls
7
Model years
9
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

201220132014120152016120172018201922022
NHTSA complaints per Indian Chief model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Indian Chief model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2022 Chief20002Body & Structure
2019 Chief00001—
2018 Chief00003—
2017 Chief10002Transmission & Drivetrain
2016 Chief00001—
2015 Chief10001Electrical System
2014 Chief00002—
2013 Chief00001—
2012 Chief00001—

Most common Indian Chief problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    3 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints

Indian Chief recalls

  • Recall 22V957000Dec 29, 20224,653 vehiclesModel years 2022

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

  • Recall 22V837000Nov 11, 20227,812 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V635000Aug 19, 202228,689 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 19V776000Oct 29, 201952,745 vehiclesModel years 2014–2019

    Risk: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V228000Apr 10, 20183,341 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V682000Oct 27, 20172,096 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V391000Aug 30, 2013861 vehiclesModel years 2012–2013

    Risk: The cracked rim can lead to a flat rear tire, which could cause the rider to lose control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Other Indian models

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