2024 Indian Challenger problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear 2024-07-23 · campaign 24V550000 · 1,773 vehicles
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2024 Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. Please refer to the recall report for a complete list of model names. The rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.
Risk: A rear suspension pushrod that buckles may pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir, damage the rear tire, or cause the motorcycle to bottom out under load. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear suspension pushrod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-07.
Service bulletins (17)
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.
Wheels 2025-10-02 · IND-10.2.2025 · Other
this ask polaris article provides information regarding troubleshooting steps for concerns related to front wheel shake or wobble during deceleration on model year 2020-2025 indian challenger / pursuit motorcycles.
Engine 2025-08-26 · IND-8.26.2025 · Other
this ask polaris article provides information regarding the flywheel bolt on model year 2024 indian challenger and pursuit motorcycles. the flywheel bolt may backout and contact the stator cover, potentially resulting in damage to the stator cover.
Electrical System 2025-07-29 · IND-07.28.2025 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides details regarding removal and replacement of the battery on model year 2020 + indian challenger motorcycles.
Engine 2025-05-31 · I-22-09-01 (R02) · Service Campaign
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 2025-03-27 · IND-03.27.2025 · Other
this ask polaris article provides information for dealer technicians information regarding troubleshooting and resolving concerns related to 2020-2025 indian challenger and pursuit motorcycles experiencing a front wheel shake or wobble during deceleration.
Electrical System 2025-03-26 · I-24-08_R04 · Service Campaign
indian motorcycle has determined that model year 2020-2024 challenger, 2022-2024 pursuit and 2024 chief motorcycles may encounter a scenario in which the vehicle control module (vcm) or wireless control module (wcm) may not fully power off, resulting in unnecessary current draw from the battery. to
Showing the 6 most recent of 17 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-13 · Engine“crank bolt comes loose and breaks through the cover leaking oil on exhaust and rear tire while going down the road. no warning indicators when it happens leaving you stranded on the side of the road risking being hit by another vehicle. oil on rear tire poses crash risk and riding in a group poses oil slick hazard to other riders.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.