NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Indian Springfield Recalls & Complaints
The 2019 Indian Springfield has 3 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 2019 Indian Springfield. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2019 Indian Springfield owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Indian Springfield, describing incidents dated June 3, 2022.
Most-cited components
- Tires 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11496106 · Filed
The contact owns a 2019 Indian Springfield equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: D250, Tire Size: 180/60R16. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH with a passenger, the rear tire exploded. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the tire explosion lifted…
Electrical Failure May Cause Loss of Headlight
NHTSA #22V635000 · Exterior Lighting — Lighting Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported August 19, 2022 · Indian Motorcycle Company
Potentially affected: 28,689 vehicles
Repair completion: 61.83% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Indian campaign 1-19-02 · Owners notified September 27, 2022
Defect description
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Safety consequence
The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-339.
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.
10A Circuit Breaker Can Trip Causing Stall
NHTSA #19V882000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice
Reported December 11, 2019 · Indian Motorcycle Company
Potentially affected: 5,474 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Indian campaign I-19-05 · Owners notified January 22, 2020 · Vehicles built February 12, 2019 – July 31, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
Safety consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-05.
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.
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.
Other Indian Springfield model years
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