2022 Indian Ftr1200 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage 2024-11-14 · campaign 24V860000 · 4 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 FTR 1200 R Carbon, FTR 1200, FTR 1200 S and FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. These motorcycles may have been assembled with an altered fuel tank containing holes that can leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel tank leak increases the risk of fire or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-09.
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.
Service bulletins (10)
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-07-01 · Electrical System · 1,300 mi“the contact owns a 2022 indian ftr1200 motorcycle. the contact stated that while riding at various speeds on several occasions, the motorcycle lost automotive power with battery failure and an inoperable abs. the contact stated that the ecm was sending 16 amps to the battery instead of the standard 14 amps, causing the battery to fail prematurely. …”
2022-10-11 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 500 mi“the contact owns a 2022 indian motorcycle ftr1200. the contact stated while driving at 25 mph, the contact smelled an odor of burning coming from the motorcycle, followed by the check engine and another unknown warning light illuminated, and the motorcycle started overheating. the contact was able to pull over on the side of the road safely and had…”
2022-07-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System“motorcycle will shut down for no reason. full loss of power. purchased motorcycle on 6/28/22. the bike has been back to the dealership twice. still same problem. dangerous!!! you will be driving around in traffic and all of a sudden it will just die. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.