Indian Roadmaster problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 12 recalls on file for the Indian Roadmaster (2010–2024).

Complaints: 12
Recalls: 12
Model years: 12
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Indian Roadmaster 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 Roadmaster model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Top problem
2024 Roadmaster	0	2	—
2023 Roadmaster	0	1	—
2022 Roadmaster	2	0	Acceleration & Cruise Control
2021 Roadmaster	1	0	Electrical System
2019 Roadmaster	0	2	—
2018 Roadmaster	2	2	Wheels & Tires
2017 Roadmaster	4	3	Electrical System
2016 Roadmaster	2	5	Electrical System
2015 Roadmaster	1	5	Electrical System
2014 Roadmaster	0	3	—
2011 Roadmaster	0	3	—
2010 Roadmaster	0	3	—

Most common Indian Roadmaster problem areas (all years)

Electrical System
9 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
4 complaints
Wheels & Tires
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Acceleration & Cruise Control
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
1 complaints
Lighting
1 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Indian Roadmaster received by NHTSA each month.

Indian Roadmaster recalls

Recall 24V550000Jul 23, 20241,773 vehiclesModel years 2024
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 23V829000Dec 7, 20231,215 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall 19V882000Dec 11, 20195,474 vehiclesModel years 2019
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a 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 18V055000Jan 16, 20187,392 vehiclesModel years 2015–2017
Risk: If the brake light remains illuminated when the brakes are not applied, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 16V877000Dec 6, 201623,761 vehiclesModel years 2014–2017
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 16V446000Jun 17, 201618,383 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016
Risk: Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
Recall 15V721000Nov 2, 20157,614 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016
Risk: A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 13V391000Aug 30, 2013861 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011
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.
Recall 11V343000Jun 27, 2011699 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011
Risk: The bcm turns off the headlight until the next time that the key is turned on. The unexpected loss of headlight function could impair a driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 11V344000Jun 27, 2011699 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011
Risk: If the stand does not fold rearward and upward while the motorcycle moves forward, the driver's ability to control the motorcycle could be affected, increasing the risk of a 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