Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
15,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 to 2024 model years. Data updated: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
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Owner-reported patterns
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 5 complaints (60.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic
Matching reports
Share of complaints
Transmission and shifting
1
20.0%
Electrical and battery issues
1
20.0%
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
Category
Count
Under 25,000
3
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
2016
1
2017
1
2020
1
2022
1
2024
1
Complaints over time data
Category
Count
2016
1
2017
1
2020
1
2022
1
2024
1
2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2020: 1; 2022: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD MOTORCYCLE VIN: [XXX] THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM WENT OUT ON OR ABOUT 09-05-20 FOLLOWING AN INDIAN REPAIR SHOP VISIT FOR A RECALL ON A DIGITAL SHIFTING SYSTEM (SECOND TIME IN SHOP FOR THIS ISSUE). RIGHT AFTER THIS REPAIR ON 09-05-20 (AND I CANNOT TELL YOU EXACTLY WHEN, MAYBE 1 DAY OR LESS, THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THIS MOTORCYCLE, (MOVING ON A STREET). ON 9-10-20 I BROUGHT MY 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD TO DAYTONA BEACH INDIAN FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM OUTAGE PROBLEM. ON 9-10-20 WAS INFORME…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V446000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SUPPLIED THE PARTS TO THE DEALER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
5 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
60.0%Usable mileage3 / 5 records
100.0%Valid incident date5 / 5 records
100.0%Valid filing date5 / 5 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates5 / 5 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.
Component complaint heatmap
Component
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2023
2024
Electrical System
0Unavailable
No examples available for this selection.
0Unavailable
No examples available for this selection.
266.7%ODI 10979135
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V446000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SUPPLIED THE PARTS TO THE DEALER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Traveling on Interstate at freeway speeds (65 mph) when instrument cluster lights all lit up, started flashing, motorcycle lost power and all electronics shut off. Fortunately was able to get to side of the interstate. Started bike back up but it kept failing in the same manner. Towed to dealer and they were unable to diagnose so they opened a ticket with Polaris Corporate Engineering. Ultimately, they determined that the issue was the 10 amp circuit breaker that was defective. I found that this was a previously known Safety Issue with Indian…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V446000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SUPPLIED THE PARTS TO THE DEALER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Traveling on Interstate at freeway speeds (65 mph) when instrument cluster lights all lit up, started flashing, motorcycle lost power and all electronics shut off. Fortunately was able to get to side of the interstate. Started bike back up but it kept failing in the same manner. Towed to dealer and they were unable to diagnose so they opened a ticket with Polaris Corporate Engineering. Ultimately, they determined that the issue was the 10 amp circuit breaker that was defective. I found that this was a previously known Safety Issue with Indian…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD MOTORCYCLE EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP ELITE III TIRES, SIZE: 130/90/1673H (NA). WHEN CLEANING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMALL CRACKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Indian Springfield equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: D250, Tire Size: 180/60R16. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH with a passenger, the rear tire exploded. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the tire explosion lifted the back of the motorcycle, causing him to be ejected and the passenger fell fall off the back. A police report was filed. The contact was taken to the hospital and was in a coma; he was then diagnosed with brain trauma. The vehicle was taken to a lo…
2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD MOTORCYCLE VIN: [XXX] THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM WENT OUT ON OR ABOUT 09-05-20 FOLLOWING AN INDIAN REPAIR SHOP VISIT FOR A RECALL ON A DIGITAL SHIFTING SYSTEM (SECOND TIME IN SHOP FOR THIS ISSUE). RIGHT AFTER THIS REPAIR ON 09-05-20 (AND I CANNOT TELL YOU EXACTLY WHEN, MAYBE 1 DAY OR LESS, THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THIS MOTORCYCLE, (MOVING ON A STREET). ON 9-10-20 I BROUGHT MY 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD TO DAYTONA BEACH INDIAN FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM OUTAGE PROBLEM. ON 9-10-20 WAS INFORME…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V446000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SUPPLIED THE PARTS TO THE DEALER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
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
Electrical System
Too few reports for a range
13,700 mi
1 (sparse)
ODI 11365722 · 13,700 mi
2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD MOTORCYCLE VIN: [XXX] THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM WENT OUT ON OR ABOUT 09-05-20 FOLLOWING AN INDIAN REPAIR SHOP VISIT FOR A RECALL ON A DIGITAL SHIFTING SYSTEM (SECOND TIME IN SHOP FOR THIS ISSUE). RIGHT AFTER THIS REPAIR ON 09-05-20 (AND I CANNOT TELL YOU EXACTLY WHEN, MAYBE 1 DAY OR LESS, THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THIS MOTORCYCLE, (MOVING ON A STREET). ON 9-10-20 I BROUGHT MY 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD TO DAYTONA BEACH INDIAN FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM OUTAGE PROBLEM. ON 9-10-20 WAS INFORME…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD MOTORCYCLE EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP ELITE III TIRES, SIZE: 130/90/1673H (NA). WHEN CLEANING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMALL CRACKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Indian Springfield equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: D250, Tire Size: 180/60R16. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH with a passenger, the rear tire exploded. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the tire explosion lifted the back of the motorcycle, causing him to be ejected and the passenger fell fall off the back. A police report was filed. The contact was taken to the hospital and was in a coma; he was then diagnosed with brain trauma. The vehicle was taken to a lo…
2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD MOTORCYCLE VIN: [XXX] THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM WENT OUT ON OR ABOUT 09-05-20 FOLLOWING AN INDIAN REPAIR SHOP VISIT FOR A RECALL ON A DIGITAL SHIFTING SYSTEM (SECOND TIME IN SHOP FOR THIS ISSUE). RIGHT AFTER THIS REPAIR ON 09-05-20 (AND I CANNOT TELL YOU EXACTLY WHEN, MAYBE 1 DAY OR LESS, THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THIS MOTORCYCLE, (MOVING ON A STREET). ON 9-10-20 I BROUGHT MY 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD TO DAYTONA BEACH INDIAN FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM OUTAGE PROBLEM. ON 9-10-20 WAS INFORME…
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
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
1
None
ODI 11619954
Traveling on Interstate at freeway speeds (65 mph) when instrument cluster lights all lit up, started flashing, motorcycle lost power and all electronics shut off. Fortunately was able to get to side of the interstate. Started bike back up but it kept failing in the same manner. Towed to dealer and they were unable to diagnose so they opened a ticket with Polaris Corporate Engineering. Ultimately, they determined that the issue was the 10 amp circuit breaker that was defective. I found that this was a previously known Safety Issue with Indian…
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.
2020: 0 complaints · 2023: 0 complaints
Equal observation windows
Model year
Through age 0
Through age 1
Through age 2
2020
0
0
0
2023
0
0
0
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year
Incident dates used
Filing date fallbacks
Excluded dates
2020
0
0
0
2023
0
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
Electrical System
Engine
Tires
Exterior Lighting
Fuel/Propulsion System
Electrical System
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2ODI 10979135
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V446000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SUPPLIED THE PARTS TO THE DEALER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Traveling on Interstate at freeway speeds (65 mph) when instrument cluster lights all lit up, started flashing, motorcycle lost power and all electronics shut off. Fortunately was able to get to side of the interstate. Started bike back up but it kept failing in the same manner. Towed to dealer and they were unable to diagnose so they opened a ticket with Polaris Corporate Engineering. Ultimately, they determined that the issue was the 10 amp circuit breaker that was defective. I found that this was a previously known Safety Issue with Indian…
2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD MOTORCYCLE VIN: [XXX] THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM WENT OUT ON OR ABOUT 09-05-20 FOLLOWING AN INDIAN REPAIR SHOP VISIT FOR A RECALL ON A DIGITAL SHIFTING SYSTEM (SECOND TIME IN SHOP FOR THIS ISSUE). RIGHT AFTER THIS REPAIR ON 09-05-20 (AND I CANNOT TELL YOU EXACTLY WHEN, MAYBE 1 DAY OR LESS, THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THIS MOTORCYCLE, (MOVING ON A STREET). ON 9-10-20 I BROUGHT MY 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD TO DAYTONA BEACH INDIAN FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM OUTAGE PROBLEM. ON 9-10-20 WAS INFORME…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V446000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SUPPLIED THE PARTS TO THE DEALER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V446000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SUPPLIED THE PARTS TO THE DEALER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Traveling on Interstate at freeway speeds (65 mph) when instrument cluster lights all lit up, started flashing, motorcycle lost power and all electronics shut off. Fortunately was able to get to side of the interstate. Started bike back up but it kept failing in the same manner. Towed to dealer and they were unable to diagnose so they opened a ticket with Polaris Corporate Engineering. Ultimately, they determined that the issue was the 10 amp circuit breaker that was defective. I found that this was a previously known Safety Issue with Indian…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V446000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SUPPLIED THE PARTS TO THE DEALER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD MOTORCYCLE VIN: [XXX] THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM WENT OUT ON OR ABOUT 09-05-20 FOLLOWING AN INDIAN REPAIR SHOP VISIT FOR A RECALL ON A DIGITAL SHIFTING SYSTEM (SECOND TIME IN SHOP FOR THIS ISSUE). RIGHT AFTER THIS REPAIR ON 09-05-20 (AND I CANNOT TELL YOU EXACTLY WHEN, MAYBE 1 DAY OR LESS, THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THIS MOTORCYCLE, (MOVING ON A STREET). ON 9-10-20 I BROUGHT MY 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD TO DAYTONA BEACH INDIAN FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM OUTAGE PROBLEM. ON 9-10-20 WAS INFORME…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V446000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SUPPLIED THE PARTS TO THE DEALER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V446000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SUPPLIED THE PARTS TO THE DEALER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
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.
2 patterns with matching reports.
Stalling or loss of power
1 mentions · 20.0% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
ODI 11619954
Traveling on Interstate at freeway speeds (65 mph) when instrument cluster lights all lit up, started flashing, motorcycle lost power and all electronics shut off. Fortunately was able to get to side of the interstate. Started bike back up but it kept failing in the same manner. Towed to dealer and they were unable to diagnose so they opened a ticket with Polaris Corporate Engineering. Ultimately, they determined that the issue was the 10 amp circuit breaker that was defective. I found that this was a previously known Safety Issue with Indian…
Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b
Warning lights and dashboard alerts
1 mentions · 20.0% of complaints
Median mileage: 16,000 mi (1 usable records).
ODI 11496106 · 16,000 mi
The contact owns a 2019 Indian Springfield equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: D250, Tire Size: 180/60R16. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH with a passenger, the rear tire exploded. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the tire explosion lifted the back of the motorcycle, causing him to be ejected and the passenger fell fall off the back. A police report was filed. The contact was taken to the hospital and was in a coma; he was then diagnosed with brain trauma. The vehicle was taken to a lo…