2024 Indian Challenger Dark Horse problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:tread/Belt (2) · Service Brakes (1) · Power Train (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 (10)
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.
Power Train 2025-03-01 · IND-2.28.2025-4 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding belt inspection and tension adjustment on model year 2020+ indian challenger motorcycles.
Power Train 2025-02-15 · IND-02.14.2025-08 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding clutch lever inspection and adjustment on model year 2020 indian challenger motorcycles.
Service Brakes 2025-02-15 · IND-02.14.2025-07 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and maintenance of the brake system on model year 2020+ indian challenger motorcycles.
Engine 2025-02-15 · IND-02.14.2025-06 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding air filter inspection and replacement on model year 2020+ indian challenger motorcycles.
Engine 2025-02-15 · IND-02.14.2025-01 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding engine oil and filter replacement on 2020+ indian challenger motorcycles.
Electrical System 2024-12-20 · I-24-08 (R03) · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-04-13 · Service Brakes“2026 update dealer replaced left front brake caliper and both front pad sets due to brake shudder; left brake caliper seized (warranty). rotors not replaced, installed aftermarket at own expense. dealer previously replaced left switch cube due to volume up stuck on (warranty). motorcycles of dulles damaged covers and lost screw; indian of frederic…”
2025-09-01 · Power Train“16,328mi. vehicle has been into two different dealerships with engine nosie concerns, 3 times total, at the top and bottom ends on right side; each said "normal." rider opinion: when in comparison to other same model/year bikes do not make the same rattling; i recently made an appointment again for september 16th to address this issue and others u…”
2025-02-05 · Tires:tread/Belt“metzler cruisetec 130/60b19 66h; oem fitted new. these tires are not covered by metzler warranty due to being oem fitted. indian dealerships are refusing to replace abnormally wearing tires citing a wear item despite knowing of the issue. metzler communications indicate any unusual vibrations, noises, etc being emitted by their tires are failure in…”
2025-02-05 · Engine“despite the type, brands, or age of battery, the vehicle frequently fails to start; multiple attempts must be made to start the engine unless the charge gets depleted to an unrecoverable level. disconnecting the battery to eliminate any parasitic draw issues, temperatures below 60°f present significant starting issues. the vehicle was purchased in …”
2025-02-05 · Electrical System“accessory and infotainment control wiring harness contain sub-par conductors prone to breakage and/or short circuit. my vehicle was purchased in august 2024. in september 2024 i had a wire break inside the insulation for one of the speakers at the bend point next to the saddlebag hinge; this was not a safety issue, but noted. in early november 2…”
2025-01-26 · Tires:tread/Belt“cruisetech 130/60b19 66h front. tire irregular wear and vibration on a 2024 indian challenger motorcycle; original equipment installed tire as delivered. metzler denied warranty replacement due to oem, also not covered under vehicle manufacturers warranty citing as a wear item. 6600mi, purchase date august 2024, 0 miles. tire is a 12000mi left expe…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.