Every 2022 Indian Chief recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Visibility · NHTSA 23V293000
Apr 25, 2023Visibility
- Problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Indian Chief Bobber, Indian Chief Dark Horse, and Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse motorcycles. These motorcycles may be missing a belt guard reflector. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- A missing belt guard reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-05.
Full recall details for 23V293000 →Structure · NHTSA 22V957000
Dec 29, 2022Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand
- Problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Darkhorse, Chief Darkhorse, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The kickstand may not properly retract upon ground contact when left extended while riding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
- Risk
- A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the kickstand, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-01.
Full recall details for 22V957000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 22V837000
Nov 11, 2022Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Scout, Scout Bobber Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Icon, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber Twenty, Scout Bobber Icon, 2022 Scout Rogue Sixty, Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, Chief Dark Horse, Scout Rogue, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The fuel pump may fail while riding.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump and the fuel pump seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-22-06.
Full recall details for 22V837000 →
2022 Indian Chief complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Indian Chief. Indian has issued at least 24 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System2
- Engine2
- Fuel/Propulsion System2
- Power Train1
- Structure1
- Unknown Or Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (16)
- Equipment (11)
- Suspension (10)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (7)
- Structure (7)
- Engine (3)
Read Indian Chief owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Indian Chief. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The motorcycle has developed corrosion and rust on all bolts and exposed metal.”
2022 INDIAN CHIEFMar 30, 2026 · GA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11728076
“The unit stalls upon startup, within minutes of takeoff from a start (both cold and warm), and even occasionally while riding and decelerating. Unsolicited stalling of unit creates unpredictable riding conditions and immediate loss of power and control while riding.”
2022 INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSEFeb 23, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11644359
“The bike in question has given multiple issues and safety concerns. I would ride and the bike would die. I would be in the middle of an intersection and the engine would die leaving me in the middle with no power. It would happen in parking lots and on the highway as well.”
2022 INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSEApr 25, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11518906
“At 70mph on I-95 in the outside lane between Rt 50 and Rt 46 in Titusville FL, the vehicle tipover sensor triggered causing the motorcycle to engine to shut down. The roads were clear and dry, it was night time with no streetlights.”
2022 INDIAN CHIEFDec 29, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11499309
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