2015 Indian Scout recalls and problems

The 2015 Indian Scout has 1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

2015 Indian Scout
Photo: 2015 Indian Scout by Kawijock, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2015 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 11 Scout model years — 2nd most.

1recalls
8complaints
2crashes
0fires
1injuries
1,500median 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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1 recall

Service Brakes

Mar 11, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V142000 · 987 vehicles

Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015 Scout N15MSA00AA, N15MSA00AH, N15MSA00AR, N15MSA00AS, N15MSA00BA, N15MSA00BH, N15MSA00BS, N15MSA00CA, and N15MSA00CS motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to April 9, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.

Risk: A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear brake master cylinder, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact the Indian Motorcycle Consumer Service Department at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-01 A/B.

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.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Fuel System4
Vehicle Speed Control3
Service Brakes2
Electrical System1
Engine1
Tires1

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

Complaints by year filed

2015: 3 complaints201532016: 3 complaints20162018: 1 complaints20182025: 1 complaints20251

2015 vs. other Indian Scout years

2001: 9 complaints200192002: 6 complaints20022003: 2 complaints20032015: 8 complaints20152016: 6 complaints20162018: 2 complaints20182021: 1 complaints20212022: 1 complaints20222023: 1 complaints20232025: 4 complaints20252026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2015. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2015 Indian Scout have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2015 Indian Scout, the latest from Mar 11, 2015 (service brakes). 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 2015 Indian Scout?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (4), vehicle speed control (3), service brakes (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.