Indian Chieftain recalls and problems
11 recalls and 15 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
11
Complaints
15
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Choose a model year
Indian Chieftain by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Chieftain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Chieftain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Chieftain | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Chieftain | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Chieftain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Chieftain | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Chieftain | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 Chieftain | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Indian Chieftain problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
All Indian Chieftain recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-550 | Jul 23, 2024 | 2024 | Suspension | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2024 Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. |
| 23V-829 | Dec 7, 2023 | 2023–2024 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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… |
| 22V-635 | Aug 19, 2022 | 2014–2018 | Exterior Lighting | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and… |
| 19V-882 | Dec 11, 2019 | 2019 | Electrical System | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. |
| 19V-776 | Oct 29, 2019 | 2014–2019 | Electrical System, Power Train | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. |
| 19V-638 | Aug 29, 2019 | 2019 | Exterior Lighting | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain motorcycles. |
| 19V-339 | May 1, 2019 | 2014 | Exterior Lighting | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief and Chieftain motorcycles. |
| 18V-228 | Apr 10, 2018 | 2018 | Electrical System | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2018 Indian Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited… |
| 17V-682 | Oct 27, 2017 | 2017–2018 | Exterior Lighting | Indian Motorcycles Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Cheiftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited… |
| 16V-446 | Jun 17, 2016 | 2014–2016 | Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chief Classic, Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage, Springfield, and Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to… |
| 15V-721 | Nov 2, 2015 | 2015–2016 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and 2016 Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured January 2, 2015, to October 23, 2015. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Indian Chieftain?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2014 Indian Chieftain has the most reports (6). Check the 2014 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Indian Chieftain have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls covering Indian Chieftain model years 2014–2019, 2023–2024.
What are the most common Indian Chieftain problems?
Owners report power train, electrical system, exterior lighting problems most often.