2019 Indian Ftr1200 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2024-02-02 · campaign 24V069000 · 11,648 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Challenger, Challenger Dark Horse, Challenger Limited, 2022 Challenger Dark Horse Icon, Challenger Elite, FTR 1200, FTR 1200 Rally, FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200 R Carbon, Pursuit Dark Horse, Challenger JD Limited Edition, Pursuit Limited Icon, Pursuit Dark Horse Premium, Pursuit Limited, Pursuit Limited Premium, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly and without b
Risk: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-03.
Engine 2022-08-23 · campaign 22V636000 · 6,315 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019-2020 and 2022 FTR 1200, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The coolant junction may leak.
Risk: Hot coolant leaking on a rider can increase the risk of injury. Coolant leaking on the rear tire can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the coolant junction, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-22-04.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2019-12-11 · campaign 19V882000 · 5,474 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-05.
Service bulletins (28)
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 2025-11-12 · IND-11.11.2025 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the removal and installation on the seat on 2019-2025 indian ftr motorcycles.
Suspension 2025-10-16 · IND-10.16.2025 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding adjustment of the suspension on model year 2019-2024 indian ftr 1200 motorcycles.
Power Train 2025-03-01 · IND-02.28.2025-01 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to inspect and adjust the clutch lever on your indian ftr motorcycles.
Service Brakes 2025-02-26 · IND-02.25.2025-04 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and maintenance of the brake system on indian ftr motorcycles.
Electrical System 2025-02-26 · IND-02.25.2025-03 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove and install the battery on indian ftr motorcycles.
Structure:body 2024-11-13 · IND-11.13.2024 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides details regarding the removal and installation of the seat on model year 2019-2024 ftr motorcycles.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.