2023 Indian Chieftain Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2023 Indian Chieftain. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2023 Indian Chieftain
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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Crank/camshaft position sensor (engine and engine cooling)
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Chieftain Elite, 2023-2024 Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Dark Horse Icon, Chieftain Limited, Chieftain, Roadmaster Limited, Roadmaster Dark Horse, Roadmaster, Springfield, Springfield Dark Horse, and 2024 Roadmaster Elite motorcycles. The crankshaft position sensor may have…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reroute, or replace the crankshaft position sensor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2023 Indian Chieftain. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Indian Chieftain model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Indian Chieftain model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Indian Chieftain | 4 | 6 |
| 2015 Indian Chieftain | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 Indian Chieftain | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Indian Chieftain | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 Indian Chieftain | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Indian Chieftain | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 Indian Chieftain | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Indian Chieftain | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2023 Indian Chieftain
How do I know if my 2023 Indian Chieftain 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 2023 Indian Chieftain; 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 23V829000).
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
- Chief Vintage13 complaints
- Spirit12 complaints
- Scout Bobber10 complaints
- Challenger Dark Horse9 complaints
- Chieftain Dark Horse7 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.