2015 Indian Scout problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Service Brakes (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes 2019-02-05 · campaign 19E007000 · 60 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain accessory brake levers, part number 2883795-658, sold for use on Scout and Scout bobber motorcycles. The accessory brake lever adjustment screw may have been set incorrectly, causing unintentional front brake application.
Risk: The accessory brake lever may apply the front brake, increasing the application while riding until the front wheel locks up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Indian Motorcycle Company will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement parts, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-01.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2015-03-11 · campaign 15V142000 · 987 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015 Scout N15MSA00AA, N15MSA00AH, N15MSA00AR, N15MSA00AS, N15MSA00BA, N15MSA00BH, N15MSA00BS, N15MSA00CA, and N15MSA00CS motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to April 9, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.
Risk: A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear brake master cylinder, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact the Indian Motorcycle Consumer Service Department at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-01 A/B.
Service bulletins (30)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2026-04-16 · IND-04162026 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to install grips on model year(s) 2015-2024 scout.
Suspension 2025-09-16 · IND-9.16.2025 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding shock inspection and adjustment on model year 2015 - 2024 indian scout motorcycles.
Exterior Lighting 2025-07-16 · IND-07.15.2025-2 · Other
this indian help center article provides details regarding how to remove and replace the headlamp bulb model year 2015-2024 indian scout motorcycles.
Engine 2025-07-16 · IND-07.15.2025-1 · Other
this indian help center article provides information regarding how to change the oil on model year 2015-2024 indian scout motorcycles.
Electrical System 2025-04-17 · I-22-03-02 · Other
indian motorcycle identified that on indian scout models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and ground joint is not connected properly. damage can occur during procedures that require the battery cable to be disconnected
Seats 2025-03-01 · IND-02.28.2025-03 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove the driver's seat on indian scout motorcycles.
Showing the 6 most recent of 30 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-03-13 · Tires · 1,500 mi“the contact owns a 2015 indian scout motorcycle equipped with michelin tires, tire line: commander 2, tire size: 150/80/60, dot number: w8f700bx2623. the contact stated that while riding at speeds between 50 - 60 mph, the motorcycle experienced a light hopping and became slightly unstable. the contact measured the tires and determined that the fron…”
2018-02-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 10,000 mi“when decelerating for normal stops, turns, or slow traffic conditions, the engine will decrease rpms until it reaches about 2300 rpm, then it either hangs at that rpm or surges into an uncontrolled rpm chane of 1700 to 2400. this up aand down rpm change has lasted for 30-45 seconds sometimes even longer. the rpm will also remain at high idle apx …”
2016-05-22 · Vehicle Speed Control · 600 mi“for over a year now my scout will uncontrollably rev in low gears after getting hot. this happens at stops and going into turns most commonly. multiple times it has almost caused me to wreck and if i were a less experienced rider i would have. i have contacted multiple dealers to attempt an under warranty fix and have been told they have fix and th…”
2016-05-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 4,750 mi“when decelerating for normal stops, turns, or slow traffic conditions, the engine will decrease rpms until it reaches about 2300 rpm, then it either hangs at that rpm or surges to about 2600-2700 rpm and hangs there for up to 30 seconds. if i blip the throttle rapidly 2-3 times (twist it open and let it go repeatedly) the engine speed will "unstic…”
2016-05-17 · Vehicle Speed Control · 300 mi“motorcycle experiences repeated throttle surges when attempting to decelerate. problem worsens with increased ambient temps during summer months. surges are most evident when attempting to slow to a stop or initiate a turn.…”
2015-09-21 · Vehicle Speed Control · 3,000 mi“when coming to a stop , the engine speed or rpm will hang up at around 2500 rpm for several seconds,,,instead of going to idle rpm speed.this causes the operator to have to pull in the clutch and brake more aggresivly than normal...one day this is going to kil someone. normaly a motorcycle engine will go to idle spped when closing the throttle in …”
2015-07-19 · Service Brakes · 449 mi · 💥 crash“i applied the brakes to slow quickly and the rear brake was inoperable. the front brake locked and i skidded into a grassy ditch. the bike laid down on the right side. there was cosmetic damage on the right side of the bike but the rear brake lever moves freely and when activated, the lever sticks without applying the brake. per the dealership,…”
2015-03-23 · Service Brakes · 684 mi · 💥 crash“had just made a turn on to sr 26 melrose, fl, toward ocala, fl on march 14, 2015 at 1:00pm. when a vehicle pulled out in front of me. i did an emergency stop but the engine stalled an the rear tire locked. assuming that if the rear tire locks. it could cause the engine to stall. i feel the rear brakes locked an caused the bike to lose control. i co…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.