2026 Indian Chief Vintage recalls and problems

The 2026 Indian Chief Vintage has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2026 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

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1 recall

Equipment

Jun 19, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V397000 · 392 vehicles

Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company LLC (IMC) is recalling certain 2026 Chief Vintage motorcycles. The VIN label states the incorrect rear rim width. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - other than passenger cars."

Risk: Incorrect wheel rim size information could lead to improperly mounted tires and result in a loss of motorcycle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

IMC will mail owners information labels with instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2026. Owners may contact IMC customer service at 877-204-3697. IMC's number for this recall is I-26-01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2026 vs. other Indian Chief Vintage years

2014: 6 complaints201462015: 4 complaints20152016: 1 complaints20162017: 1 complaints20172018: 1 complaints20181

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Questions

Does the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage, the latest from Jun 19, 2026 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage.