2018 Indian Scout recalls and problems

The 2018 Indian Scout has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2018 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 11 Scout model years — 7th most.

1recalls
2complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
450median 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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1 recall

Service Brakes

Jun 19, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V416000 · 4,185 vehicles

Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may have air left in the system after the assembly process.

Risk: Air in the brake system can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the front and rear anti-lock brake system, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-07.

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

Service Brakes2

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

2018 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 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 Indian Scout have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2018 Indian Scout, the latest from Jun 19, 2018 (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 2018 Indian Scout?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.