2019 Indian Scout Bobber problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Service Brakes 2020-08-04 · campaign 20V454000 · 2,742 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). After the manufacturing process, air may remain trapped within the brake system, possibly reducing brake performance.
Risk: Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will perform a brake fluid bleed of the front and rear ABS to evacuate the air, free of charge. The recall began August 19,2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is 1-18-07. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA Recall number 19V-156.
Service Brakes 2019-03-01 · campaign 19V156000 · 2,072 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Indian Scout, Scout Bobber, and Scout Sixty motorcycles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). After the manufacturing process, air may remain trapped within the brake system, possibly reducing brake performance.
Risk: Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Indian has notified owners, and dealers will perform a brake fluid bleed of the front and rear ABS to evacuate the air, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-07.
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 (23)
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 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-02-13 · Engine · 25,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 indian scout bobber motorcycle. the contact stated that upon inspection, it was discovered engine oil had leaked from the stator section of the engine onto the ground near the rear tire. the local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the cause of the failure was not yet determi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.