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2018 Indian Roadmaster Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Indian Roadmaster has 2 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 2018 Indian Roadmaster. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2018 Indian Roadmaster owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Indian Roadmaster, describing incidents dated August 31, 2021 to July 11, 2026.

Most-cited components

Steering 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11751059 · Filed July 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Indian Roadster equipped with Metzeler Tires, Tire Line: CruiseTec, Tire Size: 180/60/R16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while riding 75 MPH, the rear wheel was vibrating abnormally due to tread separation. The contact safely pulled over to the shoulder and had…
ODI #11435230 · Filed October 2, 2021
I went to the Indian motorsports to Purchase a new Indian roadmaster a 2021,and Rickthe sales person put me on a 2018 and I thought since it had only 9686 mile that it would be ok, he told me that it was up for its 10000 mile service to bring it in at that time and I did so now I have the bike back…

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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.

Motorcycle may Start Unexpectedly

NHTSA #18V228000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported April 10, 2018 · Indian Motorcycle Company

Potentially affected: 3,341 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Indian campaign I-18-04 · Owners notified April 20, 2018 · Vehicles built October 25, 2016 – November 17, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2018 Indian Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Roadmaster Elite, Roadmaster Icon, and Roadmaster Classic motorcycles. Corrosion may develop within the right combination switch, potentially resulting in the motorcycle starting without the user's intent if the key fob is near the motorcycle and the required safety interlock conditions are met.

Safety consequence

If the motorcycle starts unintentionally and is parked in an enclosed space, exposure to carbon monoxide may increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right hand combination switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-04.

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.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 Indian Roadmaster. 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 2018 Indian Roadmaster.

Tires

ODI #11751059

Incident: July 11, 2026 · Filed: July 17, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Indian Roadster equipped with Metzeler Tires, Tire Line: CruiseTec, Tire Size: 180/60/R16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while riding 75 MPH, the rear wheel was vibrating abnormally due to tread separation. The contact safely pulled over to the shoulder and had the motorcycle towed to a dealer. The dealer confirmed the tread separation and informed the contact that there was a crack on the front tire. The dealer recommended that both tires be replaced. The vehicle remained with the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was notified and was coordinating with the tire manufacturer regarding the potential tire replacements. The failure mileage was 6,941.

Steering; Wheels; Unknown or Other

ODI #11435230

Incident: August 31, 2021 · Filed: October 2, 2021

I went to the Indian motorsports to Purchase a new Indian roadmaster a 2021,and Rickthe sales person put me on a 2018 and I thought since it had only 9686 mile that it would be ok, he told me that it was up for its 10000 mile service to bring it in at that time and I did so now I have the bike back and two days later I noticed the fork seal leaking I take it back and they call themselves fixing the problem but the problem was in the steering it would not ride straight Handlebars was bent also so I'm going down the road with the tire going oneway and handlebars going another way and they were supposed to have fixed that problem now I'm in the grapevine with the treads on the tires breaking loose and the handlebars all bent And the clutch slipping If not knowing if the bike was gonna put me down or not I brings it back to them they and they exhausted leaking killing me needless to say I already have a heart problem, now The exhaust film is going to my heart and to my head giving me headaches there is a lot more to say, the bottom line is now they are saying they can put me on a new bike if I come up with more money Which I feel that I shouldn't have to do they just need to put me on another bike a new bike the one I came in for at first I had the money then! I have one picture that they took after service the bike but a few when I first got it that I had taken.

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