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Indian Challenger Dark Horse problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2020–2025: 3 recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

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By year

YearRecallsComplaints
202011
202110
202210
202301
202416
202511

What owners complain about (all years)

Tires3
Engine2
Electrical System2
Unknown Or Other1
Steering1

Recent recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline #25V108000 · 2025 · 7 units

Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2025 challenger dark horse, pursuit limited, roadmaster elite and springfield dark horse motorcycles. due to an incorrectly crimped wire, the fuel pump may fail and result in an engine stall during operation.

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 5, 2025. owners may contact indian customer service at 877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-25-01.

Suspension #24V550000 · 2024 · 1,773 units

Problem: 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.

Exterior Lighting #24V069000 · 2024 · 11,648 units

Problem: Indian motorcycle company (indian) is recalling certain 2020-2022 challenger, challenger dark horse, challenger limited, 2022 challenger dark horse icon, challenger elite, ftr 1200, ftr 1200 rally, ftr 1200 s, ftr 1200 r carbon, pursuit dark horse, challenger jd limited edition, pursuit limited icon, pursuit dark horse premium, pursuit limited, pursuit limited premium, 2019-2020 ftr 1200 s, ftr 1200, and 2020 ftr 1200 rally motorcycles. the brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly and without brake application from the rider. as such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipm

Risk: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the abs module software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 1, 2024. owners may contact indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. indian's number for this recall is i-24-03.

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