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2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+1 complaint in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Aug 15, 2023
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse, most frequently naming the suspension and tires & wheels categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 6 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension250.0%
  • Tires & wheels250.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
23V582000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Aug 15, 2023
45 units potentially affected
The defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Challenger, Pursuit Dark Horse Icon w/Premium Package, Pursuit Dark Horse w/Premium Package, and Pursuit Limited w/Premium Package motorcycles. The fuel line may have been improperly assembled, which can result in an engine stall.
The risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. All motorcycles have been remedied. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-06.
Indian Motorcycle CompanyManufacturer number I-23-06View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

SuspensionTires & wheels
Filed Aug 4, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 30-45 MPH, the front end of the motorcycle was violently shaking. There was no warning light illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to several dealers, and the failure was confirmed after the motorcycle was ridden; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and agreed to replace the tires. The tires were replaced but failed to fix the issue. The motorcycle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 750.

NHTSA ID
11754725
Incident
Apr 1, 2024
Mileage
750 mi
SuspensionTires & wheels
Filed Dec 31, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 40 MPH, the front end started to wobble. The motorcycle was unstable. The motorcycle wobbled violently and was uncontrollable while the rider’s hands were touching the handlebars lightly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the front tire needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken back to the local dealer, where the front tire was replaced again, and the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer informed the dealer to replace the front wheel assembly, the front tire, the wheel assembly, and the handlebar weights, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted but declined to buy back the motorcycle. Two factory engineers determined that the motorcycle was working as designed. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

NHTSA ID
11633377
Incident
Jun 1, 2024
Mileage
3,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

I-24-08 (R03)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Indian Motorcycle has determined that model year 2020-2024 Challenger, 2022-2024 Pursuit and 2024 Chief motorcycles may encounter a scenario in which the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM) may not fully power off, resulting in unnecessary current draw from the battery. To address this concern, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Bulletin with instructions to update the VCM and/or WCM software.

I-24-08_R02

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Indian Motorcycle has determined that model year 2020-2024 Challenger, 2022-2024 Pursuit and 2024 Chief motorcycles may encounter a scenario in which the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM) may not fully power off, resulting in unnecessary current draw from the battery. To address this concern, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Bulletin with instructions to update the VCM and/or WCM software.

I-24-08_R01

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Indian Motorcycle has determined that model year 2020-2024 Challenger, 2022-2024 Pursuit and 2024 Chief motorcycles may encounter a scenario in which the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM) may not fully power off, resulting in unnecessary current draw from the battery. To address this concern, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Bulletin with instructions to update the VCM and/or WCM software.

2023-01-10.26.23

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't turn on, leading to display replacement.

ISA-23-01

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Indian Motorcycle has developed a new power windshield motor which is now used on some MY23 Indian Motorcycles. In an effort to deliver consistent quality, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Advisory to address worn power windshield motor bushings on some MY20-MY23 Indian Motorcycles.

IND-02.13.2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

MY23 Indian Motorcycles Performance Accessory Calibrations.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Indian Pursuit Dark Horse by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024010—
2023Viewing210—
2022010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.