2020 Indian Springfield problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software 2022-08-19 · campaign 22V635000 · 28,689 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Risk: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-339.
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.
Engine 2025-05-31 · I-22-09-01 (R02) · Service Campaign
indian motorcycles is releasing a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid cooled motorcycles. this team tip provides additional details on the systems and components that may contribute to misfire or runabillity concern, along with how to repair them.
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.
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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.