2022 Indian Chief recalls and problems

The 2022 Indian Chief has 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2022 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 7 Chief model years — 6th most.

2recalls

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Structure

Dec 29, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V957000 · 4,653 vehicles

Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Darkhorse, Chief Darkhorse, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The kickstand may not properly retract upon ground contact when left extended while riding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

Risk: A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the kickstand, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-01.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Fuel System

Nov 11, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V837000 · 7,812 vehicles

Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Scout, Scout Bobber Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Icon, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber Twenty, Scout Bobber Icon, 2022 Scout Rogue Sixty, Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, Chief Dark Horse, Scout Rogue, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The fuel pump may fail while riding.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the fuel pump and the fuel pump seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-22-06.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System1

Engine1

Structure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2022 vs. other Indian Chief years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2022. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2022 Indian Chief have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2022 Indian Chief, the latest from Dec 29, 2022 (structure). 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 2022 Indian Chief?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), engine (1), structure (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.