2022 Indian Chief problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand 2022-12-29 · campaign 22V957000 · 4,653 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Darkhorse, Chief Darkhorse, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The kickstand may not properly retract upon ground contact when left extended while riding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
Risk: A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the kickstand, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-01.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2022-11-11 · campaign 22V837000 · 7,812 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Scout, Scout Bobber Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Icon, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber Twenty, Scout Bobber Icon, 2022 Scout Rogue Sixty, Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, Chief Dark Horse, Scout Rogue, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The fuel pump may fail while riding.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump and the fuel pump seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-22-06.
Service bulletins (24)
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 2025-10-03 · IND-10.3.2025-2 · Other
this ask polaris article provides details for troubleshooting and remediation of model year 2022+ chief motorcycles that exhibit a whistling noise coming from the engine or intake tract during operation.
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.
Power Train 2025-05-09 · IND-05-08-2025 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding belt inspection and tension adjustment for model year 2022-2025 indian chief motorcycles.
Power Train 2025-04-22 · IND-04.22.2025 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding maintenance and adjustment of the clutch lever on model year 2022+ indian chief motorcycles.
Engine 2025-03-26 · IND-03.25.2025 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding changing the engine oil on 2022+ chief motorcycles.
Suspension 2024-02-06 · ISA-24-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
indian motorcycle found that some 2022 and 2023 chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the motorcycle when operating slowly on rough or bumpy road conditions. the sound can be difficult to properly diagnose as it may resemble a metallic clicking in the front headlight area. the sound is co
Showing the 6 most recent of 24 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-30 · Structure:body“the motorcycle has developed corrosion and rust on all bolts and exposed metal. there is rust and corrosion coming through the paint and powder coat, including on the frame in the recesses and bolt holes where the frame is bolted together; threads inside the frame where foot pegs and floor boards and accessories are installed; the shock mounts. i…”
2022-12-29 · Engine“at 70mph on i-95 in the outside lane between rt 50 and rt 46 in titusville fl, the vehicle tipover sensor triggered causing the motorcycle to engine to shut down. the roads were clear and dry, it was night time with no streetlights. the motorcycle immediately began to slow down, causing cars to veer around us as we coasted off the road and onto the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.