NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 Indian Scout Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Indian Scout 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 Scout. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2018 Indian Scout owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Indian Scout, describing incidents dated July 8, 2018 to July 18, 2018.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 2 complaints

Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across both complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11115515 · Filed August 3, 2018
THE BIKE HAS DECREASED BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND ITS A DANGER TO SAFETY AND MY LIFE. WHEN I TRIED TO CALL INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OF LAKELAND THEY REFUSED TO HELP ME. I CALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAID THEY WERE TOO BUSY TO CALL BACK LATER.
ODI #11112014 · Filed July 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 INDIAN SCOUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW THE MOTORCYCLE DOWN WHEN MAKING TURNS. AS A RESULT, THE MOTORCYCLE FELL OVER. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR SCRATCHES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE…

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Unintentional Front Brake Application

NHTSA #19E007000 · Service Brakes · NHTSA notice

Reported February 5, 2019 · Indian Motorcycle Company

Potentially affected: 60 vehicles

Repair completion: 28.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Indian campaign I-19-01 · Owners notified April 24, 2019

Defect description

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain accessory brake levers, part number 2883795-658, sold for use on Scout and Scout bobber motorcycles. The accessory brake lever adjustment screw may have been set incorrectly, causing unintentional front brake application.

Safety consequence

The accessory brake lever may apply the front brake, increasing the application while riding until the front wheel locks up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Indian Motorcycle Company will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement parts, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-01.

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.safercar.gov.

Air in the Anti-Lock Brake System

NHTSA #18V416000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · NHTSA notice

Reported June 19, 2018 · Indian Motorcycle Company

Potentially affected: 4,185 vehicles

Repair completion: 82.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Indian campaign I-18-07 · Owners notified July 16, 2018 · Vehicles built January 9, 2017 – June 14, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may have air left in the system after the assembly process.

Safety consequence

Air in the brake system can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Indian will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the front and rear anti-lock brake system, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-07.

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 Scout. 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 Scout.

Service Brakes

ODI #11115515

Incident: July 18, 2018 · Filed: August 3, 2018

THE BIKE HAS DECREASED BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND ITS A DANGER TO SAFETY AND MY LIFE. WHEN I TRIED TO CALL INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OF LAKELAND THEY REFUSED TO HELP ME. I CALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY SAID THEY WERE TOO BUSY TO CALL BACK LATER.

Service Brakes

ODI #11112014

Crash 1 injury

Incident: July 8, 2018 · Filed: July 17, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 INDIAN SCOUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED TO SLOW THE MOTORCYCLE DOWN WHEN MAKING TURNS. AS A RESULT, THE MOTORCYCLE FELL OVER. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR SCRATCHES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE HOME. ALSO, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN LOW GEAR, THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OF LEXINGTON (1973 BRYANT RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40509, (877) 497-8617), BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. *TT CONSUMER STATE TROUBLE TURNING CORNERS. VIN PROVIDED HAS NO DISPLAYABLE RECORDS, CARFAX UPDATED 10/5/18*JB

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