2020 Indian Challenger Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2020 Indian Challenger, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2020 Indian Challenger
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
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…
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.
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Engine Do not drive
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2020 Challenger motorcycles. The engine output shaft bearing may not have been sufficiently lubricated during assembly, possibly resulting in bearing failure at very low mileage.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will lubricate the output shaft bearings on motorcycles with less than 50 miles on the odometer, free of charge. Motorcycles with greater than 50 miles will not require a repair,…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Indian Challenger have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The Motorcycle has a terrible wobble at various speeds and can be felt in the handle bars when lightly holding on. But if you let go to adjust something the bars shake back and forth at a rapid speed”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 1, 2022 · Steering
“I picked up my brand new 2020 indian motorcycle on july 2, 2020 and brought it home. Later that night i took a ride and i was on the belt parkway w/b when i felt something fall near my left foot. Then”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 10, 2020 · Service brakes
Compare Indian Challenger model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Indian Challenger model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Indian Challenger | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Indian Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Indian Challenger | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Indian Challenger | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Indian Challenger | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2020 Indian Challenger
How do I know if my 2020 Indian Challenger has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2020 Indian Challenger; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Indian dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V182000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Indian models
- Chief70 complaints
- Scout40 complaints
- Roadmaster21 complaints
- Chieftain15 complaints
- Chief Vintage13 complaints
- Spirit12 complaints
- Scout Bobber10 complaints
- Challenger Dark Horse9 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.