There are no safety recalls for the 2016 Indian Scout, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
2016 Indian Scout problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,700 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2016 Indian Scout complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 3,015 miles · reported Apr 29, 2021
2016 indian scout, 3036 miles experiencing trouble starting and running terrible. After having to make a sudden stop when a car in front of another vehicle decided to turn suddenly with no warning. The ABS light stays on and will not go off. When stopping the motorcycle slid and the back tire squealed and bike died in middle of street so it appears the ABS brakes are not functioning correctly. Luckily, I'd left plenty of room between me and other vehicle and avoided a collision. After suddenly stopping it died and sputtered and it didn't want to start. It took about 5 tries with traffic…
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 1,526 miles · reported Jul 8, 2020
My 2016 indian scout sixty has only 1,526 miles on it. I purchased it, and took delivery on nov. 1st, 2016. While riding my motorcycle one day recently, it started to run rough. It frequently sounded like it misfired, plus when I rolled out on the throttle at takeoff, and at cruising speeds, it would be delayed in response, instead of instantly, which it always did before. I would have to give more throttle when taking off from standstill just to avoid stalling the engine.finally when I got home, the front end of the baffles of the exhaust was turned blue, meaning the engine was running lean…
Service Brakes · at 8,080 miles · reported Jun 27, 2019
The contact owns a 2016 indian scout 900. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact attempted to slow down by depressing the rear brake pedal; however, the motorcycle did not stop. The contact had to use the front brake to stop the vehicle. The motorcycle was driven to indian motorcycle redlands (215 e redlands blvd, redlands, ca 92373) where it was diagnosed that the brake cylinder seal failed and needed replacement. The motorcycle was going to be repaired within the next seven days when parts become available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number…
Electrical System · at 1,700 miles · reported Jul 25, 2017
The electrical connection to the tail light assembly (Brake light and turn signals) and the main chassis harness was not properly fastened by the factory, and failed after rubbing on the rear tire from being unproperly fastened. The bike lost safety signals and became a safety hazard on the road.
Steering · at 300 miles · reported Apr 21, 2017
I bought a new leftover 2016 scout ABS on april 8, 2017 from the marietta, ga dealership. On april 19, 2017, I had to semi-panic stop and brake really hard when an SUV pulled out directly in front of me. I was driving in a straight line at about 30 MPH in an urban setting. Once I began accelerating again, I noticed the left handgrip had broken loose, slid toward the end of the handlebar, and was only holding on by a couple of inches. It could have easily LED to a potential accident while trying to accelerate with a loss of equalizing hand pressure on the left side of the bar. On the rest of…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Indian Scout have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2016 Indian Scout as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Indian Scout?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,700 miles.
Are Indian recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Indian dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.