U.S. public vehicle records

Indian SCOUT brakes problems

14 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.

Key facts

40 owner complaints analyzed

17 distinct recall campaigns

1,513 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1999 to 2025 model years. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 20 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Braking behavior evidence

14 of 40 complaints match this topic (35.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 10001636 · 2002-12-30 (December 30, 2002)

CONSUMER NOTICED A CRACK IN THE VEHICLES HEAD LIGHT, WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PART, BUT IT CRACKED AGAIN. TS THE HEAD LIGHT BRACKET CONTINUOUSLY BREAKS. THE BRAKE DUST BOOT HAD FALLEN OFF, AND THE REAR SHOCKS LEAKED. SCC

Owner-reported narrative. 5,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001636 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10041858 · 2003-09-23 (September 23, 2003)

PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE FAILURE AND GAS TANK VENT TUBE. *MR 05/15/03 MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE GAS TANK VENT TUBE RECALL PERFORMED. THE MECHANIC OVERLOOKED THE MOTORCYCLE AND STATED IT WAS FINE. 05/24/03 ENGINE FAILED IN THE RAIN AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A BUSY INTERSTATE-MOTORCYCLE AT 60 MPH. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS AGAIN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. 08/30/03 THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE MOTORCYCLE AFTER THREE MONTHS WITHOUT THE RECALL BEING PERFORMED. AFTER THE CONSUMER INSISTED THAT THE RECALL WAS WHY THE ENGINE FAILED AND CAU…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10041858 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10701272 · 2015-03-23 (March 23, 2015)

HAD JUST MADE A TURN ON TO SR 26 MELROSE, FL, TOWARD OCALA, FL ON MARCH 14, 2015 AT 1:00PM. WHEN A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I DID AN EMERGENCY STOP BUT THE ENGINE STALLED AN THE REAR TIRE LOCKED. ASSUMING THAT IF THE REAR TIRE LOCKS. IT COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL. I FEEL THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED AN CAUSED THE BIKE TO LOSE CONTROL. I COULDN'T MAINTAIN CONTROL. AN IN THE END DUMPED THE BIKE. I NOW AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. I HAVE 3 BROKEN BONES IN MY LEFT WRIST NOW. ALONG WITH THE BIKE IN THE INDIAN OF OCALA'S SERVICE SHOP. PENDIN…

Owner-reported narrative. 684 miles reported. Look up ODI 10701272 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10734986 · 2015-07-19 (July 19, 2015)

I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW QUICKLY AND THE REAR BRAKE WAS INOPERABLE. THE FRONT BRAKE LOCKED AND I SKIDDED INTO A GRASSY DITCH. THE BIKE LAID DOWN ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THERE WAS COSMETIC DAMAGE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BIKE BUT THE REAR BRAKE LEVER MOVES FREELY AND WHEN ACTIVATED, THE LEVER STICKS WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKE. PER THE DEALERSHIP, THE ROD PULLED THROUGH THE WASHER. THE DEALERSHIP SENT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM- MASTER CYLINDER, CALIPER, LINES, AND PEDAL- TO THE COMPANY AT THEIR REQUEST. THE COMPANY SAFETY DEPARTMENT CLAIMED THAT SIN…

Owner-reported narrative. 449 miles reported. Look up ODI 10734986 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10766686 · 2015-09-21 (September 21, 2015)

WHEN COMING TO A STOP , THE ENGINE SPEED OR RPM WILL HANG UP AT AROUND 2500 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS,,,INSTEAD OF GOING TO IDLE RPM SPEED.THIS CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE MORE AGGRESIVLY THAN NORMAL...ONE DAY THIS IS GOING TO KIL SOMEONE. NORMALY A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE WILL GO TO IDLE SPPED WHEN CLOSING THE THROTTLE IN COMING TO A STOP. MY 2015 INDIAN SCOUT WILL HOLD THE THROTTLE AT ABOVE IDLE SPEED,,,AROUND 2500 RPM , WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP,,,, UNLES I PULL IN THE CLUT…

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10766686 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

40 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

50.0%Usable mileage20 / 40 records

87.5%Valid incident date35 / 40 records

100.0%Valid filing date40 / 40 records

87.5%Ordered incident and filing dates35 / 40 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

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Component complaint heatmap
Component	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2021	2022	2023	2025
Exterior Lighting:Headlights	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	450.0% ODI 10766686 · 3,000 mi WHEN COMING TO A STOP , THE ENGINE SPEED OR RPM WILL HANG UP AT AROUND 2500 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS,,,INSTEAD OF GOING TO IDLE RPM SPEED.THIS CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE MORE AGGRESIVLY THAN NORMAL...ONE DAY THIS IS GOING TO KIL SOMEONE. NORMALY A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE WILL GO TO IDLE SPPED WHEN CLOSING THE THROTTLE IN COMING TO A STOP. MY 2015 INDIAN SCOUT WILL HOLD THE THROTTLE AT ABOVE IDLE SPEED,,,AROUND 2500 RPM , WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP,,,, UNLES I PULL IN THE CLUT… Look up ODI 10766686 at NHTSA ↗	116.7% ODI 10872796 · 1,100 mi WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE ENGINE RPM'S CONTINUE TO GO HIGHER. I HAVE SAT AT A LIGHT, BIKE IS IN NEUTRAL, AND THE THROTTLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS ISSUE COULD CAUSE ME TO GET IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH THIS MOTORCYCLE. Look up ODI 10872796 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11511058 received a recall dated 12/1/2022 for Campaign 22V837. Have been trying for 3 months to schedule an appointment with the Indian Dealership Maddie's Power Sports in Dansville NY to include using their online customer contact form and received a call 15 FEB from their Sales Agent that he would have Service Department call me. Was able to make contact with service department who stated they will put me on a list to call me around 2 MAY 2023 to hopefully schedule appointment if fuel pump comes in. Called Indian Motorcycle Owner Connections Depar… Look up ODI 11511058 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 11654867 I currently have 5K miles on the bike. All 5K miles I have had stalling issues. These issues mostly happen when lightly feathering the throttle while pulling out. This issue is not in my clutch work. It seems to be in the throttle sensor. The bike has began to randomly shut down on my while riding. This is always random and cannot be reproduced at will. It does however seem to only happen with a zero throttle position and clutch fully disengaged position (while riding). This is not quite the case when pulling out, the issue presents with a slig… Look up ODI 11654867 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	225.0% ODI 10701272 · 684 mi HAD JUST MADE A TURN ON TO SR 26 MELROSE, FL, TOWARD OCALA, FL ON MARCH 14, 2015 AT 1:00PM. WHEN A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I DID AN EMERGENCY STOP BUT THE ENGINE STALLED AN THE REAR TIRE LOCKED. ASSUMING THAT IF THE REAR TIRE LOCKS. IT COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL. I FEEL THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED AN CAUSED THE BIKE TO LOSE CONTROL. I COULDN'T MAINTAIN CONTROL. AN IN THE END DUMPED THE BIKE. I NOW AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. I HAVE 3 BROKEN BONES IN MY LEFT WRIST NOW. ALONG WITH THE BIKE IN THE INDIAN OF OCALA'S SERVICE SHOP. PENDIN… Look up ODI 10701272 at NHTSA ↗	233.3% ODI 11222951 · 8,080 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SCOUT 900. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN BY DEPRESSING THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE MOTORCYCLE DID NOT STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE FRONT BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN TO INDIAN MOTORCYCLE REDLANDS (215 E REDLANDS BLVD, REDLANDS, CA 92373) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE CYLINDER SEAL FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS GOING TO BE REPAIRED WITHIN THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N… Look up ODI 11222951 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	2100.0% ODI 11112014 · 45 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 INDIAN SCOUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW THE MOTORCYCLE DOWN WHEN MAKING TURNS. AS A RESULT, THE MOTORCYCLE FELL OVER. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR SCRATCHES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE HOME. ALSO, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN LOW GEAR, THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OF LEXINGTON (1973 BRYANT RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40509, [phone removed])… Look up ODI 11112014 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 11676057 1. While holding a constant line and speed, I suddenly felt a sharp jolt from the rear of the motorcycle followed by rapid bouncing. 2. The rear wheel locked instantly. I heard the tire skid and felt it stop rotating. 3. The ABS indicator illuminated, yet there was no braking input from me. 4. I attempted gentle steering correction, but with the rear wheel fully locked the motorcycle destabilized and threw me to the right. 5. I struck the pavement injured my left knee and right hand. The motorcycle slid and came to rest on the northeast sidewal… Look up ODI 11676057 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	112.5% ODI 10870222 · 600 mi FOR OVER A YEAR NOW MY SCOUT WILL UNCONTROLLABLY REV IN LOW GEARS AFTER GETTING HOT. THIS HAPPENS AT STOPS AND GOING INTO TURNS MOST COMMONLY. MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK AND IF I WERE A LESS EXPERIENCED RIDER I WOULD HAVE. I HAVE CONTACTED MULTIPLE DEALERS TO ATTEMPT AN UNDER WARRANTY FIX AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY HAVE FIX AND THAT THEY ARENT EVEN AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. Look up ODI 10870222 at NHTSA ↗	350.0% ODI 10872796 · 1,100 mi WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE ENGINE RPM'S CONTINUE TO GO HIGHER. I HAVE SAT AT A LIGHT, BIKE IS IN NEUTRAL, AND THE THROTTLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS ISSUE COULD CAUSE ME TO GET IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH THIS MOTORCYCLE. Look up ODI 10872796 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	250.0% ODI 11624390 The gauge cluster display is inaccurate and very slow to display information such as speed/rpm/fuel lever/neutral selection etc. this causes a very dangerous situation where critical vehicle information is inaccurate and not being displayed to the operator in real time which could lead to an accident Look up ODI 11624390 at NHTSA ↗
Structure	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine	112.5% ODI 10766686 · 3,000 mi WHEN COMING TO A STOP , THE ENGINE SPEED OR RPM WILL HANG UP AT AROUND 2500 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS,,,INSTEAD OF GOING TO IDLE RPM SPEED.THIS CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE MORE AGGRESIVLY THAN NORMAL...ONE DAY THIS IS GOING TO KIL SOMEONE. NORMALY A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE WILL GO TO IDLE SPPED WHEN CLOSING THE THROTTLE IN COMING TO A STOP. MY 2015 INDIAN SCOUT WILL HOLD THE THROTTLE AT ABOVE IDLE SPEED,,,AROUND 2500 RPM , WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP,,,, UNLES I PULL IN THE CLUT… Look up ODI 10766686 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	250.0% ODI 11654867 I currently have 5K miles on the bike. All 5K miles I have had stalling issues. These issues mostly happen when lightly feathering the throttle while pulling out. This issue is not in my clutch work. It seems to be in the throttle sensor. The bike has began to randomly shut down on my while riding. This is always random and cannot be reproduced at will. It does however seem to only happen with a zero throttle position and clutch fully disengaged position (while riding). This is not quite the case when pulling out, the issue presents with a slig… Look up ODI 11654867 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	116.7% ODI 11414430 · 3,015 mi 2016 INDIAN SCOUT, 3036 MILES EXPERIENCING TROUBLE STARTING AND RUNNING TERRIBLE. AFTER HAVING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP WHEN A CAR IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE DECIDED TO TURN SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. WHEN STOPPING THE MOTORCYCLE SLID AND THE BACK TIRE SQUEALED AND BIKE DIED IN MIDDLE OF STREET SO IT APPEARS THE ABS BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. LUCKILY, I'D LEFT PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN ME AND OTHER VEHICLE AND AVOIDED A COLLISION. AFTER SUDDENLY STOPPING IT DIED AND SPUTTERED AND IT DIDN'T WA… Look up ODI 11414430 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 11624561 I was parked in the Sam’s parking lot, bike had been parked for approximately 2 hours. My wife, myself and my son were all there at the time this event transacted. My wife had her Jeep and I was on my bike as I had met them there to do some shopping. While loading my wife’s car I decided to start my bike and start getting a little heat in it before we left. I approached the bike and pressed the power button, Ride command normally takes over 30 seconds to boot, so I stood there waiting for the screen. Once the screen booted I reach down with my… Look up ODI 11624561 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	337.5% ODI 10766686 · 3,000 mi WHEN COMING TO A STOP , THE ENGINE SPEED OR RPM WILL HANG UP AT AROUND 2500 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS,,,INSTEAD OF GOING TO IDLE RPM SPEED.THIS CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE MORE AGGRESIVLY THAN NORMAL...ONE DAY THIS IS GOING TO KIL SOMEONE. NORMALY A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE WILL GO TO IDLE SPPED WHEN CLOSING THE THROTTLE IN COMING TO A STOP. MY 2015 INDIAN SCOUT WILL HOLD THE THROTTLE AT ABOVE IDLE SPEED,,,AROUND 2500 RPM , WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP,,,, UNLES I PULL IN THE CLUT… Look up ODI 10766686 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Exterior Lighting:Headlights	Too few reports for a range	6,300 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10001636 · 5,800 mi CONSUMER NOTICED A CRACK IN THE VEHICLES HEAD LIGHT, WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PART, BUT IT CRACKED AGAIN. TS THE HEAD LIGHT BRACKET CONTINUOUSLY BREAKS. THE BRAKE DUST BOOT HAD FALLEN OFF, AND THE REAR SHOCKS LEAKED. SCC Look up ODI 10001636 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10319224 · 6,800 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INDIAN SCOUT MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 45 MPH THE FRONT EXTERIOR HEADLIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET FELL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE SHOP WHERE THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS WELDED BACK ONTO THE MOTORCYCLE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. LATER, THE HE WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL ONLINE PERTAINING TO THE SAME TYPE OF FAILURE FOR HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V258000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS), HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE COMPANY WAS UNDER NEW O… Look up ODI 10319224 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	1,100–4,750 mi	3,000 mi	5	ODI 10766686 · 3,000 mi WHEN COMING TO A STOP , THE ENGINE SPEED OR RPM WILL HANG UP AT AROUND 2500 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS,,,INSTEAD OF GOING TO IDLE RPM SPEED.THIS CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE MORE AGGRESIVLY THAN NORMAL...ONE DAY THIS IS GOING TO KIL SOMEONE. NORMALY A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE WILL GO TO IDLE SPPED WHEN CLOSING THE THROTTLE IN COMING TO A STOP. MY 2015 INDIAN SCOUT WILL HOLD THE THROTTLE AT ABOVE IDLE SPEED,,,AROUND 2500 RPM , WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP,,,, UNLES I PULL IN THE CLUT… Look up ODI 10766686 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10865917 · 4,750 mi WHEN DECELERATING FOR NORMAL STOPS, TURNS, OR SLOW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE WILL DECREASE RPMS UNTIL IT REACHES ABOUT 2300 RPM, THEN IT EITHER HANGS AT THAT RPM OR SURGES TO ABOUT 2600-2700 RPM AND HANGS THERE FOR UP TO 30 SECONDS. IF I BLIP THE THROTTLE RAPIDLY 2-3 TIMES (TWIST IT OPEN AND LET IT GO REPEATEDLY) THE ENGINE SPEED WILL "UNSTICK" AND THE ENGINE WILL DECREASE SPEED IS NORMAL.M THIS CONDITION IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN THE RIDER BEING FORCED TO TAKE A TURN WIDER THAN EXPECTED (POSS… Look up ODI 10865917 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10870222 · 600 mi FOR OVER A YEAR NOW MY SCOUT WILL UNCONTROLLABLY REV IN LOW GEARS AFTER GETTING HOT. THIS HAPPENS AT STOPS AND GOING INTO TURNS MOST COMMONLY. MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK AND IF I WERE A LESS EXPERIENCED RIDER I WOULD HAVE. I HAVE CONTACTED MULTIPLE DEALERS TO ATTEMPT AN UNDER WARRANTY FIX AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY HAVE FIX AND THAT THEY ARENT EVEN AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. Look up ODI 10870222 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	449–2,432 mi	567 mi	6	ODI 10701272 · 684 mi HAD JUST MADE A TURN ON TO SR 26 MELROSE, FL, TOWARD OCALA, FL ON MARCH 14, 2015 AT 1:00PM. WHEN A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I DID AN EMERGENCY STOP BUT THE ENGINE STALLED AN THE REAR TIRE LOCKED. ASSUMING THAT IF THE REAR TIRE LOCKS. IT COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL. I FEEL THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED AN CAUSED THE BIKE TO LOSE CONTROL. I COULDN'T MAINTAIN CONTROL. AN IN THE END DUMPED THE BIKE. I NOW AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. I HAVE 3 BROKEN BONES IN MY LEFT WRIST NOW. ALONG WITH THE BIKE IN THE INDIAN OF OCALA'S SERVICE SHOP. PENDIN… Look up ODI 10701272 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10734986 · 449 mi I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW QUICKLY AND THE REAR BRAKE WAS INOPERABLE. THE FRONT BRAKE LOCKED AND I SKIDDED INTO A GRASSY DITCH. THE BIKE LAID DOWN ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THERE WAS COSMETIC DAMAGE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BIKE BUT THE REAR BRAKE LEVER MOVES FREELY AND WHEN ACTIVATED, THE LEVER STICKS WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKE. PER THE DEALERSHIP, THE ROD PULLED THROUGH THE WASHER. THE DEALERSHIP SENT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM- MASTER CYLINDER, CALIPER, LINES, AND PEDAL- TO THE COMPANY AT THEIR REQUEST. THE COMPANY SAFETY DEPARTMENT CLAIMED THAT SIN… Look up ODI 10734986 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11222951 · 8,080 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SCOUT 900. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN BY DEPRESSING THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE MOTORCYCLE DID NOT STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE FRONT BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN TO INDIAN MOTORCYCLE REDLANDS (215 E REDLANDS BLVD, REDLANDS, CA 92373) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE CYLINDER SEAL FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS GOING TO BE REPAIRED WITHIN THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N… Look up ODI 11222951 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	1,400 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10870222 · 600 mi FOR OVER A YEAR NOW MY SCOUT WILL UNCONTROLLABLY REV IN LOW GEARS AFTER GETTING HOT. THIS HAPPENS AT STOPS AND GOING INTO TURNS MOST COMMONLY. MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK AND IF I WERE A LESS EXPERIENCED RIDER I WOULD HAVE. I HAVE CONTACTED MULTIPLE DEALERS TO ATTEMPT AN UNDER WARRANTY FIX AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY HAVE FIX AND THAT THEY ARENT EVEN AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. Look up ODI 10870222 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10872796 · 1,100 mi WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE ENGINE RPM'S CONTINUE TO GO HIGHER. I HAVE SAT AT A LIGHT, BIKE IS IN NEUTRAL, AND THE THROTTLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS ISSUE COULD CAUSE ME TO GET IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH THIS MOTORCYCLE. Look up ODI 10872796 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11010633 · 1,700 mi THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY (BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNALS) AND THE MAIN CHASSIS HARNESS WAS NOT PROPERLY FASTENED BY THE FACTORY, AND FAILED AFTER RUBBING ON THE REAR TIRE FROM BEING UNPROPERLY FASTENED. THE BIKE LOST SAFETY SIGNALS AND BECAME A SAFETY HAZARD ON THE ROAD. Look up ODI 11010633 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	Too few reports for a range	3,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10766686 · 3,000 mi WHEN COMING TO A STOP , THE ENGINE SPEED OR RPM WILL HANG UP AT AROUND 2500 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS,,,INSTEAD OF GOING TO IDLE RPM SPEED.THIS CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE MORE AGGRESIVLY THAN NORMAL...ONE DAY THIS IS GOING TO KIL SOMEONE. NORMALY A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE WILL GO TO IDLE SPPED WHEN CLOSING THE THROTTLE IN COMING TO A STOP. MY 2015 INDIAN SCOUT WILL HOLD THE THROTTLE AT ABOVE IDLE SPEED,,,AROUND 2500 RPM , WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP,,,, UNLES I PULL IN THE CLUT… Look up ODI 10766686 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	Too few reports for a range	3,015 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11414430 · 3,015 mi 2016 INDIAN SCOUT, 3036 MILES EXPERIENCING TROUBLE STARTING AND RUNNING TERRIBLE. AFTER HAVING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP WHEN A CAR IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE DECIDED TO TURN SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. WHEN STOPPING THE MOTORCYCLE SLID AND THE BACK TIRE SQUEALED AND BIKE DIED IN MIDDLE OF STREET SO IT APPEARS THE ABS BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. LUCKILY, I'D LEFT PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN ME AND OTHER VEHICLE AND AVOIDED A COLLISION. AFTER SUDDENLY STOPPING IT DIED AND SPUTTERED AND IT DIDN'T WA… Look up ODI 11414430 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	Too few reports for a range	600 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10766686 · 3,000 mi WHEN COMING TO A STOP , THE ENGINE SPEED OR RPM WILL HANG UP AT AROUND 2500 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS,,,INSTEAD OF GOING TO IDLE RPM SPEED.THIS CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE MORE AGGRESIVLY THAN NORMAL...ONE DAY THIS IS GOING TO KIL SOMEONE. NORMALY A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE WILL GO TO IDLE SPPED WHEN CLOSING THE THROTTLE IN COMING TO A STOP. MY 2015 INDIAN SCOUT WILL HOLD THE THROTTLE AT ABOVE IDLE SPEED,,,AROUND 2500 RPM , WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP,,,, UNLES I PULL IN THE CLUT… Look up ODI 10766686 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10865471 · 300 mi MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCES REPEATED THROTTLE SURGES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE. PROBLEM WORSENS WITH INCREASED AMBIENT TEMPS DURING SUMMER MONTHS. SURGES ARE MOST EVIDENT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW TO A STOP OR INITIATE A TURN. Look up ODI 10865471 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10870222 · 600 mi FOR OVER A YEAR NOW MY SCOUT WILL UNCONTROLLABLY REV IN LOW GEARS AFTER GETTING HOT. THIS HAPPENS AT STOPS AND GOING INTO TURNS MOST COMMONLY. MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK AND IF I WERE A LESS EXPERIENCED RIDER I WOULD HAVE. I HAVE CONTACTED MULTIPLE DEALERS TO ATTEMPT AN UNDER WARRANTY FIX AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY HAVE FIX AND THAT THEY ARENT EVEN AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. Look up ODI 10870222 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	2	None	ODI 11624390 The gauge cluster display is inaccurate and very slow to display information such as speed/rpm/fuel lever/neutral selection etc. this causes a very dangerous situation where critical vehicle information is inaccurate and not being displayed to the operator in real time which could lead to an accident Look up ODI 11624390 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11624561 I was parked in the Sam’s parking lot, bike had been parked for approximately 2 hours. My wife, myself and my son were all there at the time this event transacted. My wife had her Jeep and I was on my bike as I had met them there to do some shopping. While loading my wife’s car I decided to start my bike and start getting a little heat in it before we left. I approached the bike and pressed the power button, Ride command normally takes over 30 seconds to boot, so I stood there waiting for the screen. Once the screen booted I reach down with my… Look up ODI 11624561 at NHTSA ↗
2024-12	0	24V970000	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	1	None	ODI 11648102 · 1,500 mi The contact owns a 2015 Indian Scout motorcycle equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Commander 2, Tire Size: 150/80/60, DOT Number: W8F700BX2623. The contact stated that while riding at speeds between 50 - 60 MPH, the motorcycle experienced a light hopping and became slightly unstable. The contact measured the tires and determined that the front tire was out of round. The contact stated that the tire was a replacement tire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,500. The VIN was not available. Look up ODI 11648102 at NHTSA ↗
2025-04	1	None	ODI 11654867 I currently have 5K miles on the bike. All 5K miles I have had stalling issues. These issues mostly happen when lightly feathering the throttle while pulling out. This issue is not in my clutch work. It seems to be in the throttle sensor. The bike has began to randomly shut down on my while riding. This is always random and cannot be reproduced at will. It does however seem to only happen with a zero throttle position and clutch fully disengaged position (while riding). This is not quite the case when pulling out, the issue presents with a slig… Look up ODI 11654867 at NHTSA ↗
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	1	None	ODI 11676057 1. While holding a constant line and speed, I suddenly felt a sharp jolt from the rear of the motorcycle followed by rapid bouncing. 2. The rear wheel locked instantly. I heard the tire skid and felt it stop rotating. 3. The ABS indicator illuminated, yet there was no braking input from me. 4. I attempted gentle steering correction, but with the rear wheel fully locked the motorcycle destabilized and threw me to the right. 5. I struck the pavement injured my left knee and right hand. The motorcycle slid and came to rest on the northeast sidewal… Look up ODI 11676057 at NHTSA ↗
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 1 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	1	1	1
2023	0	1	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	1	0	0
2023	1	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Exterior Lighting:Headlights	Fuel/Propulsion System	Service Brakes	Electrical System	Structure	Engine	Unknown Or Other	Vehicle Speed Control
Exterior Lighting:Headlights	—	0	0	0	4 ODI 10040425 THE RECALL REPAIRS ON MOTORCYCLE HAD NOT BEEN DONE BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAD GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE DEALER HAD THE PARTS, BUT WOULD NOT REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT GET REIMBURSED. AK RECALL NUMBERS; 03V258000 (HEADLIGHTS), 03V039000 (VOLTAGE REGULATOR), AND 03V280000 (MOUNTING BRACKET). SCC JB Look up ODI 10040425 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10040485 THE CONSUMER WENT TO A INDIAN DEALERSHIP TO TAKE CARE OF RECALLS FOR THE HEADLAMP AND GASOLINE BUT THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALLS DUE TO THE FACT THAT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE WAS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. AK THE FRONT FENDER HAD THE POTENTIAL TO FALL. SCC JB JB Look up ODI 10040485 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10042655 CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTERS 03V286000 AND 03V258000 FROM INDIAN MOTORCYCLES. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THESE RECALLS. MANUFACTURER FILED BANKRUPTCY.AK Look up ODI 10042655 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	0	—	0	3 ODI 10870222 · 600 mi FOR OVER A YEAR NOW MY SCOUT WILL UNCONTROLLABLY REV IN LOW GEARS AFTER GETTING HOT. THIS HAPPENS AT STOPS AND GOING INTO TURNS MOST COMMONLY. MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK AND IF I WERE A LESS EXPERIENCED RIDER I WOULD HAVE. I HAVE CONTACTED MULTIPLE DEALERS TO ATTEMPT AN UNDER WARRANTY FIX AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY HAVE FIX AND THAT THEY ARENT EVEN AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. Look up ODI 10870222 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10872796 · 1,100 mi WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE ENGINE RPM'S CONTINUE TO GO HIGHER. I HAVE SAT AT A LIGHT, BIKE IS IN NEUTRAL, AND THE THROTTLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS ISSUE COULD CAUSE ME TO GET IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH THIS MOTORCYCLE. Look up ODI 10872796 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11654867 I currently have 5K miles on the bike. All 5K miles I have had stalling issues. These issues mostly happen when lightly feathering the throttle while pulling out. This issue is not in my clutch work. It seems to be in the throttle sensor. The bike has began to randomly shut down on my while riding. This is always random and cannot be reproduced at will. It does however seem to only happen with a zero throttle position and clutch fully disengaged position (while riding). This is not quite the case when pulling out, the issue presents with a slig… Look up ODI 11654867 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 10766686 · 3,000 mi WHEN COMING TO A STOP , THE ENGINE SPEED OR RPM WILL HANG UP AT AROUND 2500 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS,,,INSTEAD OF GOING TO IDLE RPM SPEED.THIS CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE MORE AGGRESIVLY THAN NORMAL...ONE DAY THIS IS GOING TO KIL SOMEONE. NORMALY A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE WILL GO TO IDLE SPPED WHEN CLOSING THE THROTTLE IN COMING TO A STOP. MY 2015 INDIAN SCOUT WILL HOLD THE THROTTLE AT ABOVE IDLE SPEED,,,AROUND 2500 RPM , WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP,,,, UNLES I PULL IN THE CLUT… Look up ODI 10766686 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11654867 I currently have 5K miles on the bike. All 5K miles I have had stalling issues. These issues mostly happen when lightly feathering the throttle while pulling out. This issue is not in my clutch work. It seems to be in the throttle sensor. The bike has began to randomly shut down on my while riding. This is always random and cannot be reproduced at will. It does however seem to only happen with a zero throttle position and clutch fully disengaged position (while riding). This is not quite the case when pulling out, the issue presents with a slig… Look up ODI 11654867 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 10766686 · 3,000 mi WHEN COMING TO A STOP , THE ENGINE SPEED OR RPM WILL HANG UP AT AROUND 2500 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS,,,INSTEAD OF GOING TO IDLE RPM SPEED.THIS CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE MORE AGGRESIVLY THAN NORMAL...ONE DAY THIS IS GOING TO KIL SOMEONE. NORMALY A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE WILL GO TO IDLE SPPED WHEN CLOSING THE THROTTLE IN COMING TO A STOP. MY 2015 INDIAN SCOUT WILL HOLD THE THROTTLE AT ABOVE IDLE SPEED,,,AROUND 2500 RPM , WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP,,,, UNLES I PULL IN THE CLUT… Look up ODI 10766686 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10870222 · 600 mi FOR OVER A YEAR NOW MY SCOUT WILL UNCONTROLLABLY REV IN LOW GEARS AFTER GETTING HOT. THIS HAPPENS AT STOPS AND GOING INTO TURNS MOST COMMONLY. MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK AND IF I WERE A LESS EXPERIENCED RIDER I WOULD HAVE. I HAVE CONTACTED MULTIPLE DEALERS TO ATTEMPT AN UNDER WARRANTY FIX AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY HAVE FIX AND THAT THEY ARENT EVEN AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. Look up ODI 10870222 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	0	0	—	1 ODI 11414430 · 3,015 mi 2016 INDIAN SCOUT, 3036 MILES EXPERIENCING TROUBLE STARTING AND RUNNING TERRIBLE. AFTER HAVING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP WHEN A CAR IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE DECIDED TO TURN SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. WHEN STOPPING THE MOTORCYCLE SLID AND THE BACK TIRE SQUEALED AND BIKE DIED IN MIDDLE OF STREET SO IT APPEARS THE ABS BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. LUCKILY, I'D LEFT PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN ME AND OTHER VEHICLE AND AVOIDED A COLLISION. AFTER SUDDENLY STOPPING IT DIED AND SPUTTERED AND IT DIDN'T WA… Look up ODI 11414430 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11676057 1. While holding a constant line and speed, I suddenly felt a sharp jolt from the rear of the motorcycle followed by rapid bouncing. 2. The rear wheel locked instantly. I heard the tire skid and felt it stop rotating. 3. The ABS indicator illuminated, yet there was no braking input from me. 4. I attempted gentle steering correction, but with the rear wheel fully locked the motorcycle destabilized and threw me to the right. 5. I struck the pavement injured my left knee and right hand. The motorcycle slid and came to rest on the northeast sidewal… Look up ODI 11676057 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11414430 · 3,015 mi 2016 INDIAN SCOUT, 3036 MILES EXPERIENCING TROUBLE STARTING AND RUNNING TERRIBLE. AFTER HAVING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP WHEN A CAR IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE DECIDED TO TURN SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. WHEN STOPPING THE MOTORCYCLE SLID AND THE BACK TIRE SQUEALED AND BIKE DIED IN MIDDLE OF STREET SO IT APPEARS THE ABS BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. LUCKILY, I'D LEFT PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN ME AND OTHER VEHICLE AND AVOIDED A COLLISION. AFTER SUDDENLY STOPPING IT DIED AND SPUTTERED AND IT DIDN'T WA… Look up ODI 11414430 at NHTSA ↗	0
Electrical System	0	3 ODI 10870222 · 600 mi FOR OVER A YEAR NOW MY SCOUT WILL UNCONTROLLABLY REV IN LOW GEARS AFTER GETTING HOT. THIS HAPPENS AT STOPS AND GOING INTO TURNS MOST COMMONLY. MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK AND IF I WERE A LESS EXPERIENCED RIDER I WOULD HAVE. I HAVE CONTACTED MULTIPLE DEALERS TO ATTEMPT AN UNDER WARRANTY FIX AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY HAVE FIX AND THAT THEY ARENT EVEN AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. Look up ODI 10870222 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10872796 · 1,100 mi WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE ENGINE RPM'S CONTINUE TO GO HIGHER. I HAVE SAT AT A LIGHT, BIKE IS IN NEUTRAL, AND THE THROTTLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS ISSUE COULD CAUSE ME TO GET IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH THIS MOTORCYCLE. Look up ODI 10872796 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11654867 I currently have 5K miles on the bike. All 5K miles I have had stalling issues. These issues mostly happen when lightly feathering the throttle while pulling out. This issue is not in my clutch work. It seems to be in the throttle sensor. The bike has began to randomly shut down on my while riding. This is always random and cannot be reproduced at will. It does however seem to only happen with a zero throttle position and clutch fully disengaged position (while riding). This is not quite the case when pulling out, the issue presents with a slig… Look up ODI 11654867 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11414430 · 3,015 mi 2016 INDIAN SCOUT, 3036 MILES EXPERIENCING TROUBLE STARTING AND RUNNING TERRIBLE. AFTER HAVING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP WHEN A CAR IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE DECIDED TO TURN SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. WHEN STOPPING THE MOTORCYCLE SLID AND THE BACK TIRE SQUEALED AND BIKE DIED IN MIDDLE OF STREET SO IT APPEARS THE ABS BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. LUCKILY, I'D LEFT PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN ME AND OTHER VEHICLE AND AVOIDED A COLLISION. AFTER SUDDENLY STOPPING IT DIED AND SPUTTERED AND IT DIDN'T WA… Look up ODI 11414430 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	1 ODI 11654867 I currently have 5K miles on the bike. All 5K miles I have had stalling issues. These issues mostly happen when lightly feathering the throttle while pulling out. This issue is not in my clutch work. It seems to be in the throttle sensor. The bike has began to randomly shut down on my while riding. This is always random and cannot be reproduced at will. It does however seem to only happen with a zero throttle position and clutch fully disengaged position (while riding). This is not quite the case when pulling out, the issue presents with a slig… Look up ODI 11654867 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11414430 · 3,015 mi 2016 INDIAN SCOUT, 3036 MILES EXPERIENCING TROUBLE STARTING AND RUNNING TERRIBLE. AFTER HAVING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP WHEN A CAR IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE DECIDED TO TURN SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. WHEN STOPPING THE MOTORCYCLE SLID AND THE BACK TIRE SQUEALED AND BIKE DIED IN MIDDLE OF STREET SO IT APPEARS THE ABS BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. LUCKILY, I'D LEFT PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN ME AND OTHER VEHICLE AND AVOIDED A COLLISION. AFTER SUDDENLY STOPPING IT DIED AND SPUTTERED AND IT DIDN'T WA… Look up ODI 11414430 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10870222 · 600 mi FOR OVER A YEAR NOW MY SCOUT WILL UNCONTROLLABLY REV IN LOW GEARS AFTER GETTING HOT. THIS HAPPENS AT STOPS AND GOING INTO TURNS MOST COMMONLY. MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK AND IF I WERE A LESS EXPERIENCED RIDER I WOULD HAVE. I HAVE CONTACTED MULTIPLE DEALERS TO ATTEMPT AN UNDER WARRANTY FIX AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY HAVE FIX AND THAT THEY ARENT EVEN AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. Look up ODI 10870222 at NHTSA ↗
Structure	4 ODI 10040425 THE RECALL REPAIRS ON MOTORCYCLE HAD NOT BEEN DONE BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAD GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE DEALER HAD THE PARTS, BUT WOULD NOT REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT GET REIMBURSED. AK RECALL NUMBERS; 03V258000 (HEADLIGHTS), 03V039000 (VOLTAGE REGULATOR), AND 03V280000 (MOUNTING BRACKET). SCC JB Look up ODI 10040425 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10040485 THE CONSUMER WENT TO A INDIAN DEALERSHIP TO TAKE CARE OF RECALLS FOR THE HEADLAMP AND GASOLINE BUT THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALLS DUE TO THE FACT THAT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE WAS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. AK THE FRONT FENDER HAD THE POTENTIAL TO FALL. SCC JB JB Look up ODI 10040485 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10042655 CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTERS 03V286000 AND 03V258000 FROM INDIAN MOTORCYCLES. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THESE RECALLS. MANUFACTURER FILED BANKRUPTCY.AK Look up ODI 10042655 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Engine	0	2 ODI 10766686 · 3,000 mi WHEN COMING TO A STOP , THE ENGINE SPEED OR RPM WILL HANG UP AT AROUND 2500 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS,,,INSTEAD OF GOING TO IDLE RPM SPEED.THIS CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE MORE AGGRESIVLY THAN NORMAL...ONE DAY THIS IS GOING TO KIL SOMEONE. NORMALY A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE WILL GO TO IDLE SPPED WHEN CLOSING THE THROTTLE IN COMING TO A STOP. MY 2015 INDIAN SCOUT WILL HOLD THE THROTTLE AT ABOVE IDLE SPEED,,,AROUND 2500 RPM , WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP,,,, UNLES I PULL IN THE CLUT… Look up ODI 10766686 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11654867 I currently have 5K miles on the bike. All 5K miles I have had stalling issues. These issues mostly happen when lightly feathering the throttle while pulling out. This issue is not in my clutch work. It seems to be in the throttle sensor. The bike has began to randomly shut down on my while riding. This is always random and cannot be reproduced at will. It does however seem to only happen with a zero throttle position and clutch fully disengaged position (while riding). This is not quite the case when pulling out, the issue presents with a slig… Look up ODI 11654867 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11676057 1. While holding a constant line and speed, I suddenly felt a sharp jolt from the rear of the motorcycle followed by rapid bouncing. 2. The rear wheel locked instantly. I heard the tire skid and felt it stop rotating. 3. The ABS indicator illuminated, yet there was no braking input from me. 4. I attempted gentle steering correction, but with the rear wheel fully locked the motorcycle destabilized and threw me to the right. 5. I struck the pavement injured my left knee and right hand. The motorcycle slid and came to rest on the northeast sidewal… Look up ODI 11676057 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11654867 I currently have 5K miles on the bike. All 5K miles I have had stalling issues. These issues mostly happen when lightly feathering the throttle while pulling out. This issue is not in my clutch work. It seems to be in the throttle sensor. The bike has began to randomly shut down on my while riding. This is always random and cannot be reproduced at will. It does however seem to only happen with a zero throttle position and clutch fully disengaged position (while riding). This is not quite the case when pulling out, the issue presents with a slig… Look up ODI 11654867 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	1 ODI 10766686 · 3,000 mi WHEN COMING TO A STOP , THE ENGINE SPEED OR RPM WILL HANG UP AT AROUND 2500 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS,,,INSTEAD OF GOING TO IDLE RPM SPEED.THIS CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE MORE AGGRESIVLY THAN NORMAL...ONE DAY THIS IS GOING TO KIL SOMEONE. NORMALY A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE WILL GO TO IDLE SPPED WHEN CLOSING THE THROTTLE IN COMING TO A STOP. MY 2015 INDIAN SCOUT WILL HOLD THE THROTTLE AT ABOVE IDLE SPEED,,,AROUND 2500 RPM , WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP,,,, UNLES I PULL IN THE CLUT… Look up ODI 10766686 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	0	0	1 ODI 11414430 · 3,015 mi 2016 INDIAN SCOUT, 3036 MILES EXPERIENCING TROUBLE STARTING AND RUNNING TERRIBLE. AFTER HAVING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP WHEN A CAR IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE DECIDED TO TURN SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. WHEN STOPPING THE MOTORCYCLE SLID AND THE BACK TIRE SQUEALED AND BIKE DIED IN MIDDLE OF STREET SO IT APPEARS THE ABS BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. LUCKILY, I'D LEFT PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN ME AND OTHER VEHICLE AND AVOIDED A COLLISION. AFTER SUDDENLY STOPPING IT DIED AND SPUTTERED AND IT DIDN'T WA… Look up ODI 11414430 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11414430 · 3,015 mi 2016 INDIAN SCOUT, 3036 MILES EXPERIENCING TROUBLE STARTING AND RUNNING TERRIBLE. AFTER HAVING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP WHEN A CAR IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE DECIDED TO TURN SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING. THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. WHEN STOPPING THE MOTORCYCLE SLID AND THE BACK TIRE SQUEALED AND BIKE DIED IN MIDDLE OF STREET SO IT APPEARS THE ABS BRAKES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. LUCKILY, I'D LEFT PLENTY OF ROOM BETWEEN ME AND OTHER VEHICLE AND AVOIDED A COLLISION. AFTER SUDDENLY STOPPING IT DIED AND SPUTTERED AND IT DIDN'T WA… Look up ODI 11414430 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0
Vehicle Speed Control	0	2 ODI 10766686 · 3,000 mi WHEN COMING TO A STOP , THE ENGINE SPEED OR RPM WILL HANG UP AT AROUND 2500 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS,,,INSTEAD OF GOING TO IDLE RPM SPEED.THIS CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE MORE AGGRESIVLY THAN NORMAL...ONE DAY THIS IS GOING TO KIL SOMEONE. NORMALY A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE WILL GO TO IDLE SPPED WHEN CLOSING THE THROTTLE IN COMING TO A STOP. MY 2015 INDIAN SCOUT WILL HOLD THE THROTTLE AT ABOVE IDLE SPEED,,,AROUND 2500 RPM , WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP,,,, UNLES I PULL IN THE CLUT… Look up ODI 10766686 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10870222 · 600 mi FOR OVER A YEAR NOW MY SCOUT WILL UNCONTROLLABLY REV IN LOW GEARS AFTER GETTING HOT. THIS HAPPENS AT STOPS AND GOING INTO TURNS MOST COMMONLY. MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK AND IF I WERE A LESS EXPERIENCED RIDER I WOULD HAVE. I HAVE CONTACTED MULTIPLE DEALERS TO ATTEMPT AN UNDER WARRANTY FIX AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY HAVE FIX AND THAT THEY ARENT EVEN AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. Look up ODI 10870222 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10870222 · 600 mi FOR OVER A YEAR NOW MY SCOUT WILL UNCONTROLLABLY REV IN LOW GEARS AFTER GETTING HOT. THIS HAPPENS AT STOPS AND GOING INTO TURNS MOST COMMONLY. MULTIPLE TIMES IT HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK AND IF I WERE A LESS EXPERIENCED RIDER I WOULD HAVE. I HAVE CONTACTED MULTIPLE DEALERS TO ATTEMPT AN UNDER WARRANTY FIX AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY HAVE FIX AND THAT THEY ARENT EVEN AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. Look up ODI 10870222 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10766686 · 3,000 mi WHEN COMING TO A STOP , THE ENGINE SPEED OR RPM WILL HANG UP AT AROUND 2500 RPM FOR SEVERAL SECONDS,,,INSTEAD OF GOING TO IDLE RPM SPEED.THIS CAUSES THE OPERATOR TO HAVE TO PULL IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE MORE AGGRESIVLY THAN NORMAL...ONE DAY THIS IS GOING TO KIL SOMEONE. NORMALY A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE WILL GO TO IDLE SPPED WHEN CLOSING THE THROTTLE IN COMING TO A STOP. MY 2015 INDIAN SCOUT WILL HOLD THE THROTTLE AT ABOVE IDLE SPEED,,,AROUND 2500 RPM , WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO COME TO A STOP. MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP,,,, UNLES I PULL IN THE CLUT… Look up ODI 10766686 at NHTSA ↗	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

5 patterns with matching reports.

Stalling or loss of power

4 mentions · 10.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 1,105 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10041858

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ODI 10701272 · 684 mi

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ODI 11338213 · 1,526 mi

MY 2016 INDIAN SCOUT SIXTY HAS ONLY 1,526 MILES ON IT. I PURCHASED IT, AND TOOK DELIVERY ON NOV. 1ST, 2016. WHILE RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE ONE DAY RECENTLY, IT STARTED TO RUN ROUGH. IT FREQUENTLY SOUNDED LIKE IT MISFIRED, PLUS WHEN I ROLLED OUT ON THE THROTTLE AT TAKEOFF, AND AT CRUISING SPEEDS, IT WOULD BE DELAYED IN RESPONSE, INSTEAD OF INSTANTLY, WHICH IT ALWAYS DID BEFORE. I WOULD HAVE TO GIVE MORE THROTTLE WHEN TAKING OFF FROM STANDSTILL JUST TO AVOID STALLING THE ENGINE.FINALLY WHEN I GOT HOME, THE FRONT END OF THE BAFFLES OF THE EXHAUST WAS …

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

4 mentions · 10.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 1,526 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 11338213 · 1,526 mi

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ODI 11462407 · 114,000 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Indian Scout motorcycle. The contact stated while riding approximately 5 MPH, the ABS system inadvertently locked up. There was the smell of burning metal. The ABS warning light illuminated on the instrument panel after the motorcycle stopped. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with a faulty ABS sensor. The trouble code was cleared; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

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ODI 11585493 · 500 mi

[XXX] [XXX] (NHTSA) The contact owns a 2023 Indian Scout Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the motorcycle to complete a turn, with the rear brake pedal depressed, he became aware that the rear brake was not functioning as needed. As a result of the failure, the contact had to pull to the shoulder of the roadway at a high rate of speed, falling off the motorcycle and causing damages to the motorcycle. No warning lights were illuminated. A Police report was not filed, and no injuries …

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Brake response concerns

3 mentions · 7.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 500 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 11222951 · 8,080 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SCOUT 900. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN BY DEPRESSING THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE MOTORCYCLE DID NOT STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE FRONT BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN TO INDIAN MOTORCYCLE REDLANDS (215 E REDLANDS BLVD, REDLANDS, CA 92373) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE CYLINDER SEAL FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS GOING TO BE REPAIRED WITHIN THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N…

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ODI 11112014 · 45 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 INDIAN SCOUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW THE MOTORCYCLE DOWN WHEN MAKING TURNS. AS A RESULT, THE MOTORCYCLE FELL OVER. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR SCRATCHES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE HOME. ALSO, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN LOW GEAR, THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OF LEXINGTON (1973 BRYANT RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40509, [phone removed])…

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ODI 11585493 · 500 mi

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Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 2.5% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 10041858

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\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 2.5% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11624561

I was parked in the Sam’s parking lot, bike had been parked for approximately 2 hours. My wife, myself and my son were all there at the time this event transacted. My wife had her Jeep and I was on my bike as I had met them there to do some shopping. While loading my wife’s car I decided to start my bike and start getting a little heat in it before we left. I approached the bike and pressed the power button, Ride command normally takes over 30 seconds to boot, so I stood there waiting for the screen. Once the screen booted I reach down with my…

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