2019 Indian Springfield Dark Horse problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (1)
Safety recalls (1)
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 (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.
Electrical System 2025-02-15 · IND-02.14.2025-05 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the installation and removal of the battery on model year 2016+ indian springfield.
Power Train 2025-02-15 · IND-02.28.2025-04 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and tension adjustment of the drive belt on model year 2016+ indian springfield motorcycles.
Power Train 2025-02-15 · IND-02.14.2025-03 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and tension adjustment of the drive belt on model year 2016+ indian springfield motorcycles.
Service Brakes 2025-02-15 · IND-02-14-2025-02 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and maintenance on the brake system for model year 2016 + indian springfield motorcycles.
Power Train 2025-02-11 · IND-02.10.2025 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and adjustment of the clutch lever on model year 2016+ indian springfield motorcycles.
Power Train 2025-02-11 · IND-02.10.2025 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and adjustment of the clutch lever on model year 2016+ indian springfield motorcycles.
Showing the 6 most recent of 27 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-05-06 · Engine · 500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2019 indian springfield dark horse motorcycle. the contact stated that the motorcycle stalled at various speeds intermittently. the contact was able to restart the motorcycle. the contact contacted motorcycles of dulles located at 22890 quicksilver dr, suite. 189, dulles, va 20166, 703-330-1200, and was informed that the moto…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.