Models
Every Indian model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Chief | 1999–2023 | 70 |
| Scout | 1999–2026 | 41 |
| Roadmaster | 2010–2024 | 21 |
| Chieftain | 2013–2024 | 15 |
| Chief Vintage | 2002–2026 | 13 |
| Spirit | 1999–2003 | 12 |
| Scout Bobber | 2018–2024 | 10 |
| Challenger Dark Horse | 2020–2025 | 9 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: Chieftain Dark Horse · Chief Dark Horse · Pursuit Dark Horse · Springfield · Challenger · Chief Roadmaster · FTR1200 · Chieftain Limited · Chieftain Powerplus · Chieftan · Pursuit · Super Chief · Challenger Limited · Chief Bomber · Chief Centennial · Chief Standard · Chieftain Classic · FTR 1200 S · Pursuit Limited · Roadmaster Elite · Scout Bobber Sixty · Sport Chief · Springfield Dark Horse · Blackhawk · Blackhawk Dark · Bomber · Challenger Elite · Chief Bobber · Chief Bobber Dark Horse · Chief Classic · Chief Deluxe · Chieftain Elite · Chieftan Dark Horse · chieftian-dark-horse · Classic · Dark Horse · FTR 1200 R Carbon · FTR 1200 Rally · Pursuit Dark Horse Premiu · Pursuit Limited Premium · Roadmaster Classic · Roadmaster Dark Horse · Roadmaster Icon · Roadmaster Limited · Scout Bobber Icon · Scout Bobber Twenty · Scout Centennial · Scout Icon · Scout Rogue · Scout Rogue Sixty · Scout Sixty · sport-chief-dark-horse · Super Chief Limited · Vintage.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Complaints by model year
All Indian models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Electrical system66
- Exterior lighting34
- Power train31
- Suspension30
- Structure27
- Engine23
- Unknown or other22
- Service brakes19
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
Indian Motorcycle Company LLC (IMC) is recalling certain 2026 Chief Vintage motorcycles. The VIN label states the incorrect rear rim width. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - other than passenger cars."
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Challenger Dark Horse, Pursuit Limited, Roadmaster Elite and Springfield Dark Horse motorcycles. Due to an incorrectly crimped wire, the fuel pump may fail and result in an engine stall during operation.
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of affected trims. The gear position display may falsely show that the motorcycle is in neutral. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 FTR 1200 R Carbon, FTR 1200, FTR 1200 S and FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. These motorcycles may have been assembled with an altered fuel tank containing holes that can leak fuel.
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2024 Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. Please refer to the recall report for a complete list of model names. The rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Challenger, Challenger Dark Horse, Challenger Limited, 2022 Challenger Dark Horse Icon, Challenger Elite, FTR 1200, FTR 1200 Rally, FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200 R Carbon, Pursuit Dark Horse, Challenger JD Limited Edition, Pursuit Limited Icon, Pursuit Dark Horse Premium, Pursuit Limited, Pursuit Limited Premium, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly and without brake application from the rider. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Chieftain Elite, 2023-2024 Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Chieftain, Roadmaster Limited, Roadmaster Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, and 2024 Roadmaster Elite motorcycles. The crankshaft position sensor may have been routed improperly, which can result in an engine stall.
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Challenger, Pursuit Dark Horse Icon w/Premium Package, Pursuit Dark Horse w/Premium Package, and Pursuit Limited w/Premium Package motorcycles. The fuel line may have been improperly assembled, which can result in an engine stall.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
EU safety alerts
2 Indian alerts in Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, since 2017.
| Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, Chieftain A12/1732/17 · 8 Dec 2017 | Injuries |
| Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Springfield, Vintage, Chief Darkhorse, Chieftain Darkhorse A12/0386/17 · 31 Mar 2017 | Fire |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all EU alerts