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2025 Indian Scout recalls and problems

The 2025 Indian Scout has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Indian dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2025 Indian Scout vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Indian Scout recalls

Recall 24V-970: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Dec 23, 2024 · 4,926 vehicles affected · Indian Motorcycle Company

Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of affected trims. The gear position display may falsely show that the motorcycle is in neutral. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

Risk: The motorcycle may move unexpectedly when the transmission is actually in gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the Engine Control Module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-11.

2025 Indian Scout problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Engine2
Unknown or Other1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes1
Power Train1

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 2025 Indian Scout complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Jul 24, 2025
1. While holding a constant line and speed, I suddenly felt a sharp jolt from the rear of the motorcycle followed by rapid bouncing. 2. The rear wheel locked instantly. I heard the tire skid and felt it stop rotating. 3. The ABS indicator illuminated, yet there was no braking input from me. 4. I attempted gentle steering correction, but with the rear wheel fully locked the motorcycle destabilized and threw me to the right. 5. I struck the pavement injured my left knee and right hand. The motorcycle slid and came to rest on the northeast sidewalk ramp at the corner of NE 102nd St / N Wallace…
Electrical System · reported Apr 15, 2025
I currently have 5K miles on the bike. All 5K miles I have had stalling issues. These issues mostly happen when lightly feathering the throttle while pulling out. This issue is not in my clutch work. It seems to be in the throttle sensor. The bike has began to randomly shut down on my while riding. This is always random and cannot be reproduced at will. It does however seem to only happen with a zero throttle position and clutch fully disengaged position (while riding). This is not quite the case when pulling out, the issue presents with a slight throttle and the clutch just starting to…
Unknown or Other · reported Nov 11, 2024
I was parked in the Sam’s parking lot, bike had been parked for approximately 2 hours. My wife, myself and my son were all there at the time this event transacted. My wife had her Jeep and I was on my bike as I had met them there to do some shopping. While loading my wife’s car I decided to start my bike and start getting a little heat in it before we left. I approached the bike and pressed the power button, Ride command normally takes over 30 seconds to boot, so I stood there waiting for the screen. Once the screen booted I reach down with my foot and bring the shifter from first to…
Electrical System · reported Nov 9, 2024
The gauge cluster display is inaccurate and very slow to display information such as speed/rpm/fuel lever/neutral selection etc. this causes a very dangerous situation where critical vehicle information is inaccurate and not being displayed to the operator in real time which could lead to an accident

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Indian Scout have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Indian Scout: 24V-970 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Indian Scout?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine (2).

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.