NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Indian Chief Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 Indian Chief has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Indian dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Indian Chief. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2015 Indian Chief owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 Indian Chief, describing incidents dated May 20, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11441637 · Filed
-Consistent problems with display -Headlight continually on and not adjustable -Computer module burns out very easily and lights/horn directly into the unit which makes it go out so easily
Gear Position Display May Be Inaccurate
NHTSA #19V776000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported October 29, 2019 · Indian Motorcycle Company
Potentially affected: 52,745 vehicles
Repair completion: 73.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Indian campaign I-19-03 · Owners notified April 16, 2020 · Vehicles built August 20, 2012 – July 29, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Safety consequence
If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
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.safercar.gov.
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