2023 Indian Chieftain Elite problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:crank/Camshaft Position Sensor 2023-12-07 · campaign 23V829000 · 1,215 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Chieftain Elite, 2023-2024 Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Chieftain, Roadmaster Limited, Roadmaster Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, and 2024 Roadmaster Elite motorcycles. The crankshaft position sensor may have been routed improperly, which can result in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reroute, or replace the crankshaft position sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-07.
Service bulletins (3)
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.
Service Brakes 2025-02-13 · IND-02.12.2025 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding brake inspection and maintenance regarding 2014+ indian chieftain motorcycles.
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.
Electrical System 2023-07-27 · ISA-23-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
indian motorcycle has developed a new power windshield motor which is now used on some my23 indian motorcycles. in an effort to deliver consistent quality, indian motorcycle has released this service advisory to address worn power windshield motor bushings on some my20-my23 indian motorcycles.
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.