Indian Scout problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Indian Scout (2015–2025).
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 6
- Model years
- 9
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
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 Scout model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Scout | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Electrical System |
| 2023 Scout | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2022 Scout | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Brakes |
| 2021 Scout | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion |
| 2019 Scout | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Scout | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Scout | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Scout | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2015 Scout | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Wheels & Tires |
Most common Indian Scout problem areas (all years)
- Brakes4 complaints
- Electrical System3 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion2 complaints
- Engine2 complaints
- Wheels & Tires1 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain1 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech1 complaints
Complaint trend
Indian Scout recalls
Risk: The motorcycle may move unexpectedly when the transmission is actually in gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: Air in the brake system can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Other Indian models
- Indian Roadmaster12 complaints
- Indian Chieftain Dark Horse7 complaints
- Indian Chieftain7 complaints
- Indian Chief Dark Horse4 complaints
- Indian Chief4 complaints
- Indian Springfield3 complaints
- Indian Chieftain Limited2 complaints
- Indian Chief Vintage1 complaints
- Indian Springfield Dark Horse1 complaints
- Indian Dark Horse0 complaints
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