2017 Indian Scout problems, complaints & recalls
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:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 2018-06-19 · campaign 18V416000 · 4,185 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may have air left in the system after the assembly process.
Risk: Air in the brake system can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the front and rear anti-lock brake system, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-07.
Service bulletins (27)
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.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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