2018 Indian Scout Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Indian Scout, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Indian Scout
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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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
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.
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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Indian Scout have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 248 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 3, 2018 · Service brakes
“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 mi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 17, 2018 · Service brakes
Compare Indian Scout model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Indian Scout model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Indian Scout | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Indian Scout | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Indian Scout | 7 | 9 |
| 2002 Indian Scout | 7 | 6 |
| 2003 Indian Scout | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Indian Scout | 1 | 8 |
| 2016 Indian Scout | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 Indian Scout | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Indian Scout | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Indian Scout | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Indian Scout | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Indian Scout | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Indian Scout | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Indian Scout | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2018 Indian Scout
How do I know if my 2018 Indian Scout 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 2018 Indian Scout; 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 18V416000).
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
- Roadmaster21 complaints
- Chieftain15 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.