2022 Indian Super Chief Limited problems, complaints & recalls
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 (2)
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.
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.