Indian Scout recalls and problems
17 recalls and 41 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
17
Complaints
41
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
0
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Indian Scout by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Scout | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Scout | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Scout | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Scout | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Scout | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Scout | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Scout | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Scout | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Scout | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Scout | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Scout | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Scout | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Indian Scout problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | |
| Service Brakes | 8 | |
| Electrical System | 8 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | |
| Structure | 6 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
All Indian Scout recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-970 | Dec 23, 2024 | 2025 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles. |
| 22V-837 | Nov 11, 2022 | 2021–2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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… |
| 20V-454 | Aug 4, 2020 | 2019 | Service Brakes | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). |
| 19V-156 | Mar 1, 2019 | 2019 | Service Brakes | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Indian Scout, Scout Bobber, and Scout Sixty motorcycles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). |
| 18V-416 | Jun 19, 2018 | 2017–2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles. |
| 15V-142 | Mar 11, 2015 | 2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015 Scout N15MSA00AA, N15MSA00AH, N15MSA00AR, N15MSA00AS, N15MSA00BA, N15MSA00BH, N15MSA00BS, N15MSA00CA, and N15MSA00CS motorcycles manufactured May… |
| 03V-286 | Aug 4, 2003 | 2001–2003 | Structure | On certain motorcycles, the weld attaching the fender mount to the front fork may crack and break. |
| 03V-258 | Jul 22, 2003 | 2001–2003 | Exterior Lighting | On certain motorcycles, the bracket used to support the teardrop headlight can crack, causing the bracket to break and the light to slip out of position or fall off. |
| 03V-130 | Apr 4, 2003 | 2002–2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain motorcycles, due to the positioning of the gas tank vent tube, the vent tube can become clogged with debris, particularly in wet weather. |
| 03V-039 | Feb 10, 2003 | 2000–2001 | Electrical System | On certain motorcycles equipped with compufire brand series type voltage regulators, if damaged, the voltage regulator can become stuck in an open mode that allows battery voltage to flow back through the regulator. |
| 02V-311 | Nov 15, 2002 | 2001–2003 | Visibility | On certain motorcycles, the fasteners that bolt the windshield to the mounting clamps can break, causing the windshield to come partially or completely off the bike. |
| 02V-180 | Jul 8, 2002 | 2002 | Suspension | On certain motorcycles, the rear axles are made of a material with a lower than desirable yield strength. |
| 02V-176 | Jul 2, 2002 | 2001 | Suspension | On certain motorcycles, the pinch bolts that clamp the front forks to the axle may be 1/4" bolts or 5/16" bolts made of stainless steel. |
| 02V-083 | Mar 21, 2002 | 2002 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain motorcycles, fractures can occur on either the left or right fuel tank at the top of the joint where the bracket is welded to the tank back plate. |
| 02V-038 | Feb 5, 2002 | 2002 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Some motorcycles may have a gas tank venting system that became clogged during production. |
| 00V-251 | Sep 3, 2000 | 2001 | Tires | Vehicle description: motorcycles. |
| 00V-214 | Aug 7, 2000 | 2001 | Electrical System | Vehicle description: motorcycles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Indian Scout?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2001 Indian Scout has the most reports (9). Check the 2001 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Indian Scout have?
NHTSA lists 17 safety recalls covering Indian Scout model years 2000–2003, 2015, 2017–2019, 2021–2022, 2025.
What are the most common Indian Scout problems?
Owners report exterior lighting, service brakes, electrical system problems most often.