2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSE

1 recalls, 10 complaints - 1 TSBs

24V550000 Jul 23, 2024
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2024 Chieftain, Challenger, Pursuit, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. Please refer to the recall report for a complete list of model names. The rear suspension pushrod may buckle under load.
Consequence
A rear suspension pushrod that buckles may pinch the main chassis harness, damage the coolant reservoir, damage the rear tire, or cause the motorcycle to bottom out under load. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear suspension pushrod, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-07.
1,773 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
ENGINE2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
STEERING1
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION1
SEAT BELTS1
POWER TRAIN1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
POWER TRAIN Apr 13, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2026
I was driving down the road at 55 mph on 4/12/2026 and had let off the gas for a 45 mph zone when I experienced a violent downshift of the transmission that squealed the tires momentarily and felt like someone had hit me from behind. It startled me and caused me to lower my speed down to 20 mph. I... Read more
ENGINE Apr 13, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2026
Subject: Safety Complaint: 2017 Infiniti Q60 - Recurring P052E Fault (Engine Shared with Mercedes) Vehicle Information: Make: Infiniti Model: Q60 Year: 2017 Engine: (Insert Engine Size, 2.0L) Incident Details: Code: P052E (Crankcase Ventilation Valve Performance) Symptoms: Check engine light, strong... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 13, 2026
Incident date: Apr 1, 2026
Parked into driveway. Placed car into park. In doing so, car suddenly rapidly accelerated into reverse until I slammed on the breaks. My son was behind the car grabbing something out of the trunk at the time. I could have ran him over if I wasn’t there to slam on the breaks!!! Car was NOT placed i... Read more
ENGINE Sep 1, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2025
1. Driving freeway, Lightening bolt warning, ETC came on lost power. 2. At home level 2 charging, charge to 100%. Next day EV charge down to 85% lost 15%. Car sits 3 days down to 1% EV charge. Discharging for no reason. 3. Took to dealer, check for codes. No Fix available. Dealership, took ca... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 1, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2025
1. Driving freeway, Lightening bolt warning, ETC came on lost power. 2. At home level 2 charging, charge to 100%. Next day EV charge down to 85% lost 15%. Car sits 3 days down to 1% EV charge. Discharging for no reason. 3. Took to dealer, check for codes. No Fix available. Dealership, took ca... Read more
STEERING Feb 5, 2025
Incident date: Dec 14, 2024
All warning lights turned on about 9. Emissions system problem, transmission system problem, brake system problem, brake hold system problem, power steering system (EPS) problem, vehicle stability assist (VSA) problem, hill start assist problem, road departure mitigation system problem, blind spot ... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION Feb 5, 2025
Incident date: Dec 14, 2024
All warning lights turned on about 9. Emissions system problem, transmission system problem, brake system problem, brake hold system problem, power steering system (EPS) problem, vehicle stability assist (VSA) problem, hill start assist problem, road departure mitigation system problem, blind spot ... Read more
SEAT BELTS Feb 5, 2025
Incident date: Feb 5, 2025
When driving the seatbelt light indicator comes on, has been doing this for sometime and usually only happens when there is no passenger. When the passenger seatbelt is clicked the light (seatbelt indicator) goes off.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 5, 2025
Incident date: Feb 5, 2025
Note the malfunction described below is CURRENTLY UNDER RECALL for multiple Honda models but has not YET been recalled for the 2021Accord Sport SE. PLEASE ADD TO THE LIST!! I was driving when warning lights flashed, car started to slow down and then shut off. I repeatedly tried to start my vehicle w... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Jan 26, 2025
Incident date: Jan 1, 2025
Uknown braking while no objects in front or behind the car. Warns lane departure too late after you crossed half way through the lane.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSE

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
I-24-02 Feb 8, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2020, 2022, 2024 Challenger and 2024 Pursuit modelsa?? left-hand crankcase oil drain passage may be plugged. If plugged, an incomplete oil volume drain may occur during an oil change. The oil passa

INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSE across all model years (2020, 2025).

5 Total Recalls
13 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

INDIAN CHALLENGER DARK HORSE - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2025 1 1 View
2024 (current) 1 10
2023 0 1 View
2022 1 0 View
2021 1 0 View
2020 1 1 View

Other INDIAN Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ACCESSORY BRAKE LEVER 0 0 View
BLACKHAWK 0 0 View
BLACKHAWK DARK 0 0 View
BOMBER 0 0 View
CHALLENGER 0 0 View
CHALLENGER ELITE 0 0 View
CHALLENGER LIMITED 0 0 View
CHIEF 0 0 View