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2021 Indian Scout

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.
1
Latest Mar 9, 2023
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.
1
Latest Nov 11, 2022
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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2021 Indian Scout, most frequently naming the fuel system category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 22 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

  • Fuel system1100.0%

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
22V837000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Nov 11, 2022
7,812 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Indian Motorcycle CompanyManufacturer number I-22-06View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Fuel system
Filed Mar 9, 2023

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 Department and was told is there another shop I can go to and NTTS is already aware of the Problem, there is nothing more they can do. This is an unreasonable time for a repair and will not afford me the option to ride again to mid to late May. I feel that I should be offered a buy back option for the cost of my loan since I am paying for motorcycle i cannot safely drive per NHTS.

NHTSA ID
11511058
Incident
Dec 1, 2022

Manufacturer communications

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

IND-04162026

STEERING

This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to install grips on model year(s) 2015-2024 Scout.

IND-10.20.25

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the instrument cluster on model year 2021-2024 Scout motorcycles.

IND-9.16.2025

SUSPENSION

This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding shock inspection and adjustment on model year 2015 - 2024 Indian Scout motorcycles.

IND-07.15.2025-1

ENGINE

This Indian Help Center article provides information regarding how to change the oil on Model Year 2015-2024 Indian Scout motorcycles.

IND-07.15.2025-2

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This Indian Help Center article provides details regarding how to remove and replace the headlamp bulb Model Year 2015-2024 Indian Scout Motorcycles.

I-22-03-02

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and ground joint is not connected properly. Damage can occur during procedures that require the battery cable to be disconnected or during battery removal and installation. In an effort to reduce likelihood of service error, Indian Motorcycle is releasing this Team Tip to provide guidance on proper steps for dealer setup and service. The team tip was originally released March 22, 2022 and has been updated to include model year 2023-2024 Indian Scout vehicles.

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 Scout by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025410—
2024000—
2023100—
2022110—
2021Viewing110—
2020000—
2019030—
2018220—
2017020—
2016610—
2015820—
2003241—
2002672—
2001972—
2000012—
1999012—

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.