2021 Indian Scout recalls and problems

The 2021 Indian Scout has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2021 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 11 Scout model years — 8th most.

1recalls
1complaints
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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1 recall

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

Fuel System1

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

2021 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 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Indian Scout have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 Indian Scout, the latest from Nov 11, 2022 (fuel system). 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 2021 Indian Scout?

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