2018 Indian Scout Bobber problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (1)
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 bulletins (25)
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.
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.
Electrical System 2025-03-01 · IND-02.28.2025-02 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove and replace the battery on your scout, scout sixty, scout bobber, scout sixty, scout bobber twenty or scout rogue.
Power Train 2025-02-26 · IND-02.25.2025-02 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to inspect and adjust the drive belt tension on your indian scout, scout sixty, scout bobber, scout bobber twenty or scout rogue.
Power Train 2025-02-26 · IND-02.25.2025 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to properly maintain and adjust the clutch lever on your indian scout, scout sixty, scout bobber, scout bobber twenty, and scout rogue.
Service Brakes 2025-02-26 · IND-02.25.2025-01 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and maintenance of the brake system on indian scout, scout sixty, scout bobber, scout bobber twenty and scout rogue motorcycles.
Engine 2025-02-12 · IND-02.11.2025 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding replacement of the air filter on model year 2015-2024 indian scout and scout bobber motorcycles
Showing the 6 most recent of 25 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-02-27 · Service Brakes · 5,234 mi“rear brakes became very spongy prematurely. braking distance is severely affected. there is an active recall (nhtsa campaign #18v416000) for the same year and model motorcycle but only affects units with abs brakes. mine does not have abs but is experiencing the same issue.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.