Indian Chieftain recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
11 recalls found for the Indian Chieftain in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 15 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Indian Chieftain | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 Indian Chieftain | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Indian Chieftain | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 Indian Chieftain | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Indian Chieftain | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Indian Chieftain | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Indian Chieftain | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Indian Chieftain | 4 | 6 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Indian Chieftain recalls
- Jul 23, 202424V550000Suspension1,773 vehiclesIndian Challenger, Challenger Dark Horse and 12 more models
Please refer to the recall report for a complete list of model names.
- Dec 7, 202323V829000Engine and engine cooling1,215 vehiclesIndian Chieftain, Chieftain Dark Horse and 8 more models
The crankshaft position sensor may have been routed improperly, which can result in an engine stall.
- Aug 19, 202222V635000Exterior lighting28,689 vehiclesIndian Chief Vintage, Chieftain and 6 more models
The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
- Dec 11, 201919V882000Electrical system5,474 vehiclesIndian Chief Dark Horse, Chieftain and 6 more models
A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
- Oct 29, 201919V776000Electrical system, power train52,745 vehiclesIndian Chief, Chieftain and 2 more models
The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
- Aug 29, 201919V638000Exterior lighting3,594 vehicles2019 Indian Chieftain
The tail lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed.
- May 1, 201919V339000Exterior lighting6,487 vehiclesIndian Chief Classic and Chieftain
Due to a problem within the Vehicle Control Module (VCM), all of the front lights, including the headlight, may go out while riding.
- Apr 10, 201818V228000Electrical system3,341 vehiclesIndian Chief, Chief Classic and 13 more models
Corrosion may develop within the right combination switch, potentially resulting in the motorcycle starting without the user's intent if the key fob is near the motorcycle and…
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