2022 Indian Super Chief problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (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 (19)
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.
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
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software 2023-10-26 · 2023-01-10.26.23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some ride command 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't turn on, leading to display replacement.
Equipment 2023-03-07 · IND-03.07.2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
indian motorcycle ride command 1.2.1 software overview (4â displays). the new ride command software includes a new feature and many great usability improvements. the software comes standard on all model year 2023 chief, super chief and ftr models with the 4â digital round display. it will be sen
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-09-22 · I-22-09-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Suspension 2022-03-31 · ISA-21-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
indian motorcycle found that some 2022 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 coming fro
Electrical System 2022-03-22 · I-22-03-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
indian motorcycle identified that on indian scout models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and ground joint is not connected properly. damage can occur during procedures that require the battery cable to be disconnected
Showing the 6 most recent of 19 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-10-26 · Service Brakes · 140 mi“the contact owns a 2022 indian super chief. the contact stated while driving at 15 mph, the motorcycle emitted an abnormal shushing sound. additionally, there was a 5 feet-stopping distance delay when depressing the brake pedal. the contact continued driving, however, the abnormal sounds increased significantly. the contact veered to the side of th…”
2022-03-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System“gas tank filler neck. definitely available for inspection anytime you want. my safety and the safety of others is put at risk by the manufacture of this gas tank with a metal bar blocking full insertion of any gas station fuel nozzle! by having this bar there, it blocks full insertion of some gas station hose nozzles, thus prohibiting the rubber …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.