2025 INDIAN SCOUT

1 recalls, 8 complaints

24V970000 Dec 23, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of affected trims. The gear position display may falsely show that the motorcycle is in neutral. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the require... Read more
Consequence
The motorcycle may move unexpectedly when the transmission is actually in gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Engine Control Module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-11.
4,926 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Indian Motorcycle Company

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
POWER TRAIN1
ENGINE Jul 24, 2025
Incident date: Jun 10, 2025
The engine coolant over temperature light came on and i was forced to pull off the side of the interstate because the car had lost most of it’s power. It’s my understanding the 1.5 L eco boist engines have a failure where they allow coolant to leak into the cylinder. We had the car looked at, le... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 24, 2025
Incident date: Jun 10, 2025
Car is giving a P0301 error. Replaced coils and spark plugs still giving error. The problem is fuel inejectors. Gives car a rough idle at start up.
ENGINE Jul 24, 2025
Incident date: Jun 10, 2025
fast acceleration then slow down goes into limp mode . happens when passing a car or taking off fast like entering into traffic . very dangerous. will be calling mercedes benz tomorrow. bought car used approximately 4 months ago. thanks
POWER TRAIN Apr 15, 2025
Incident date: Apr 15, 2025
In July 2022, the VANOS bolts in my 2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i failed, causing major internal engine damage. This is the exact defect later identified under BMW Recall 23V-707. The bolts sheared off while driving, disabling the vehicle. I paid $5,000 out of pocket for full repairs using OEM parts at Masn... Read more
ENGINE Apr 15, 2025
Incident date: Apr 15, 2025
In July 2022, the VANOS bolts in my 2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i failed, causing major internal engine damage. This is the exact defect later identified under BMW Recall 23V-707. The bolts sheared off while driving, disabling the vehicle. I paid $5,000 out of pocket for full repairs using OEM parts at Masn... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 15, 2025
Incident date: Apr 15, 2025
In July 2022, the VANOS bolts in my 2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i failed, causing major internal engine damage. This is the exact defect later identified under BMW Recall 23V-707. The bolts sheared off while driving, disabling the vehicle. I paid $5,000 out of pocket for full repairs using OEM parts at Masn... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 11, 2024
Incident date: Nov 8, 2024
>At about 95,000 miles the vehicle engine is making a loud rattling noise until it warms up to operating temperature. > At about 105,000 miles the vans battery starting dying frequently. The battery was replaced and 8 months later it died again. Replaced the battery again and one night the battery ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 9, 2024
Incident date: Aug 16, 2024
I have a 2023 VW GTI with a manual transmission. It has a feature called "Hill Hold Assist", where it enables the parking brake when you are uphill and at a stop, at a red traffic light, for example. The issue is the feature does not disengage the parking brake for about 3 seconds after you engage... Read more

NHTSA Safety Investigations, INDIAN SCOUT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE03024 Opened: Jun 4, 2003 , Closed: Aug 11, 2003
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999
HEADLIGHT SEPARATES
ODI AND INDIAN RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 6 REPORTS ALLEGING THE TEARDROP-SHAPED HEADLIGHT WAS SEPARATING FROM ITS RETAINING BRACKET ON THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLES.SHORTLY AFTER OPENING THIS PE, INDIAN RECALLED THE VEHICLES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.ODI HAS CONFIRMED INDIAN'S CLAIM THAT THIS PROBLEM RELATES ONLY ... Read more

INDIAN SCOUT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the INDIAN SCOUT across all model years (1999, 2025).

33 Total Recalls
65 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
8 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

INDIAN SCOUT - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 (current) 1 8
2023 0 1 View
2022 1 1 View
2021 1 1 View
2019 3 0 View
2018 2 2 View
2017 2 0 View
2016 1 10 View
2015 2 12 View
2003 4 3 View
2002 7 13 View
2001 7 14 View
2000 1 0 View
1999 1 0 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 DARK HORSE 0 0 View
CHALLENGER ELITE 0 0 View
CHALLENGER LIMITED 0 0 View