2024 Indian Challenger Limited problems, complaints & recalls
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
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.