2019 Indian Chieftain Classic Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2019 Indian Chieftain Classic, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2019 Indian Chieftain Classic
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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Software (exterior lighting) and headlights (exterior lighting)
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,…
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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2019 Indian Chieftain Classic have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The motorcycle will lose all power and completely shut down. This will happen when the battery voltage meter indicates full voltage. This happened multiple times on our 2022 trip and again on our 2023”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 26, 2025 · Electrical system
Compare Indian Chieftain Classic model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Indian Chieftain Classic model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Indian Chieftain Classic | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Indian Chieftain Classic | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 Indian Chieftain Classic | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2019 Indian Chieftain Classic
How do I know if my 2019 Indian Chieftain Classic 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2019 Indian Chieftain Classic; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 22V635000).
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.