12 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Indian Chief, across model years 2014–2022. Every recall repair is free at any Indian dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Chief by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Indian Chief model years, the 2014 drew the most owner complaints (6).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Indian Chief model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | no data |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 4 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Indian is recalling 2022 Chief Dark Horse motorcycles that may lack a belt guard reflector, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for remedy.
Indian is recalling 2022 Chief and related models due to kickstand failure that could increase crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement by February 17, 2023.
Indian is recalling 2021-2022 Scout and Chief models due to potential fuel pump failure causing engine stalls and crash risks. Free replacement of fuel pump and seal available.
Indian is recalling 2014-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles due to potential front light failure. This recall addresses electrical connection issues with the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) that could reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Free repairs will be provided by dealers.
Indian is recalling 2019 Dark Horse motorcycles due to a defective 10A circuit breaker that can cause sudden power loss and engine stalls, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free installation of a new circuit breaker.
When the Indian Chief recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the Indian Chief; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Indian Chief complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 12 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Indian Chief, covering model years 2014–2022. The most recent was issued Apr 25, 2023 (Visibility).
The 2016 Indian Chief has the most, with 5 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Exterior Lighting (3), Electrical System (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Visibility (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Indian dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Indian to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Indian dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.