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2022 Indian FTR1200 Recalls & Complaints

The 2022 Indian FTR1200 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 FTR1200. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2022 Indian FTR1200 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Indian FTR1200, describing incidents dated July 4, 2022 to June 25, 2025.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 2 complaints
Engine 2 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11670616 · Filed July 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Indian FTR1200 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at various speeds on several occasions, the motorcycle lost automotive power with battery failure and an inoperable ABS. The contact stated that the ECM was sending 16 amps to the battery instead of the standard…
ODI #11488772 · Filed October 11, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Indian Motorcycle FTR1200. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, the contact smelled an odor of burning coming from the motorcycle, followed by the check engine and another unknown warning light illuminated, and the motorcycle started overheating. The contact was able…
ODI #11473650 · Filed July 13, 2022
Motorcycle will shut down for no reason. Full loss of power. Purchased motorcycle on 6/28/22. The bike has been back to the dealership twice. Still same problem. Dangerous!!! You will be driving around in traffic and all of a sudden it will just die.

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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.

Hot Coolant May Leak on Rider and Rear Tire

NHTSA #22V636000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported August 23, 2022 · Indian Motorcycle Company

Potentially affected: 6,315 vehicles

Repair completion: 60.84% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Indian campaign I-22-04 · Owners notified September 28, 2022

Defect description

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019-2020 and 2022 FTR 1200, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The coolant junction may leak.

Safety consequence

Hot coolant leaking on a rider can increase the risk of injury. Coolant leaking on the rear tire can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the coolant junction, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-22-04.

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 FTR1200. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Indian FTR1200.

Electrical System

ODI #11670616

Incident: June 25, 2025 · Filed: July 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Indian FTR1200 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at various speeds on several occasions, the motorcycle lost automotive power with battery failure and an inoperable ABS. The contact stated that the ECM was sending 16 amps to the battery instead of the standard 14 amps, causing the battery to fail prematurely. The motorcycle was taken to a local dealer and was diagnosed with electrical failures; however, the motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,300.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #11488772

Incident: October 8, 2022 · Filed: October 11, 2022

The contact owns a 2022 Indian Motorcycle FTR1200. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, the contact smelled an odor of burning coming from the motorcycle, followed by the check engine and another unknown warning light illuminated, and the motorcycle started overheating. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road safely and had the motorcycle towed to a friend’s home. The motorcycle was not diagnosed. The dealer was contacted but no appointment was set. The manufacturer was contacted, and they stated that the dealer had to call and order the parts. The failure mileage was 500.

Electrical System; Engine; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11473650

Incident: July 4, 2022 · Filed: July 13, 2022

Motorcycle will shut down for no reason. Full loss of power. Purchased motorcycle on 6/28/22. The bike has been back to the dealership twice. Still same problem. Dangerous!!! You will be driving around in traffic and all of a sudden it will just die.

Other Indian FTR1200 model years

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