2024 Indian Chieftain problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
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.
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 (6)
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.
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.
Power Train 2025-03-12 · IND-03.11.2025-2 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article contains information regarding the inspection and adjustment of the clutch lever on 2014+ chieftain motorcycles.
Electrical System 2025-03-12 · IND-03.11.2025-1 · Other
this indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding removal and installation of the battery on 2014+ chieftain motorcycles.
Power Train 2025-03-05 · IND-03.04.2025 · Other
this indian motorycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and tension adjustment of the drive belt on 2014+ chieftain motorcycles.
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.
Electrical System 2024-05-14 · IND-5.14.2024 · Other
this is a communication to indian motorcycle technicians and set up technicians which provides details regarding ride command software updates.
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.