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2022 Indian FTR 1200 S Recalls & Complaints

The 2022 Indian FTR 1200 S has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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 2022 Indian FTR 1200 S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2022 Indian FTR 1200 S owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2022 Indian FTR 1200 S, describing incidents dated August 9, 2024.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11607642 · Filed

    * The "Ride Command" display that shows speed, fuel, warning signals etc * The display on the "ride Command" can be hard to see at times indicating speeds etc. *The problem was diagnosed by the dealer and Indian Motorcycle/Polaris denied claim for repair due to the age of purchase. * Pictures of the…

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Altered Fuel Tank May Leak Fuel

NHTSA #24V860000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage · NHTSA notice

Reported November 14, 2024 · Indian Motorcycle Company

Potentially affected: 4 vehicles

Repair completion: 75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Indian campaign I-24-09 · Owners notified December 17, 2024

Defect description

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 FTR 1200 R Carbon, FTR 1200, FTR 1200 S and FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. These motorcycles may have been assembled with an altered fuel tank containing holes that can leak fuel.

Safety consequence

A fuel tank leak increases the risk of fire or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-09.

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.

Brake Lights May Illuminate Unexpectedly/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #24V069000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice

Reported February 2, 2024 · Indian Motorcycle Company

Potentially affected: 11,648 vehicles

Repair completion: 59.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Indian campaign I-24-03 · Owners notified March 1, 2024

Defect description

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Challenger, Challenger Dark Horse, Challenger Limited, 2022 Challenger Dark Horse Icon, Challenger Elite, FTR 1200, FTR 1200 Rally, FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200 R Carbon, Pursuit Dark Horse, Challenger JD Limited Edition, Pursuit Limited Icon, Pursuit Dark Horse Premium, Pursuit Limited, Pursuit Limited Premium, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly and without brake application from the rider. 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

Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-03.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Other Indian FTR 1200 S model years

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