2022 Indian Scout Bobber problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
Safety recalls (1)
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 (7)
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 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-07-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i was traveling approximately 65 to 75 mph my motorcycle was in 6th gear when out of nowhere my fuel system just stopped working. i had full power to the motorcycle and engine but the fuel throttle just wouldn't work. the motorcycle was still in 6th gear when this happened i didn't know what to do i'm a beginner rider and this is my first motorcycl…”
2022-12-09 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 indian scout bobber motorcycle. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v837000 (fuel system, gasoline). the contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the motorcycle stalled. the motorcycle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was not made…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.