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2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse Recalls & Complaints

The 2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Indian dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse, describing incidents dated September 1, 2022 to April 3, 2023.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11644359 · Filed February 23, 2025
The unit stalls upon startup, within minutes of takeoff from a start (both cold and warm), and even occasionally while riding and decelerating. Unsolicited stalling of unit creates unpredictable riding conditions and immediate loss of power and control while riding. Independent shop notated that the…
ODI #11518906 · Filed April 25, 2023
The bike in question has given multiple issues and safety concerns. I would ride and the bike would die. I would be in the middle of an intersection and the engine would die leaving me in the middle with no power. It would happen in parking lots and on the highway as well. It's been in the shop and…

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Missing Belt Guard Reflector/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #23V293000 · Visibility · NHTSA notice

Reported April 25, 2023 · Indian Motorcycle Company

Potentially affected: 4 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Indian campaign I-23-05 · Owners notified May 1, 2023

Defect description

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Indian Chief Bobber, Indian Chief Dark Horse, and Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse motorcycles. These motorcycles may be missing a belt guard reflector. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

A missing belt guard reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-05.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Kickstand May Not Retract Properly/FMVSS 123

NHTSA #22V957000 · Structure — Motorcycle — Kickstand/Center Stand · NHTSA notice

Reported December 29, 2022 · Indian Motorcycle Company

Potentially affected: 4,653 vehicles

Repair completion: 77.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Indian campaign I-23-01 · Owners notified February 17, 2023

Defect description

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Darkhorse, Chief Darkhorse, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The kickstand may not properly retract upon ground contact when left extended while riding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

Safety consequence

A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the kickstand, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-01.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Fuel Pump May Fail

NHTSA #22V837000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported November 11, 2022 · Indian Motorcycle Company

Potentially affected: 7,812 vehicles

Repair completion: 70.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Indian campaign I-22-06 · Owners notified December 6, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Indian Chief Dark Horse.

Power Train; Unknown or Other; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11644359

Incident: September 1, 2022 · Filed: February 23, 2025

The unit stalls upon startup, within minutes of takeoff from a start (both cold and warm), and even occasionally while riding and decelerating. Unsolicited stalling of unit creates unpredictable riding conditions and immediate loss of power and control while riding. Independent shop notated that the unit stalled on them both before and after a service (oil and plugs). Dealer may not admit but I witnessed numerous times from two different dealers in which they started it up in the back of the shop and I heard it stall on them as they were bringing it out to me. I have video of the unit stalling immediately after startup. Two dealers claim to have inspected and looked over unit but have failed to find the issue. I've received a round about explanation that they are acutely aware of this issue but they don't know what's causing it or how to fix. The unit had other erroneous electrical issues that seemed to have been mostly rectified through software updates. There is a current recall for the '22 chief darkhorse regarding a fuel pump issue that may cause stalling under numerous conditions. They are claiming my unit was not part of this recall, despite it having the exact symptoms of that recall.

Electrical System; Engine; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11518906

Incident: April 3, 2023 · Filed: April 25, 2023

The bike in question has given multiple issues and safety concerns. I would ride and the bike would die. I would be in the middle of an intersection and the engine would die leaving me in the middle with no power. It would happen in parking lots and on the highway as well. It's been in the shop and had the recall completed in november/December. I was told that would solve the issue. It was dropped off at my house after that, and I still was getting the same issues. I was riding around and it still died on me. I almost was hit more than once while trying to turn through intersections. I was within inches of having other vehicles hit me. Polaris and Indian are not stepping up and solving the issue.

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