2025 Indian Scout Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2025 Indian Scout, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2025 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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Software (engine and engine cooling)
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of affected trims. The gear position display may falsely show that the motorcycle is in neutral. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: Dealers will update the Engine Control Module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2025 Indian Scout have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1. While holding a constant line and speed, I suddenly felt a sharp jolt from the rear of the motorcycle followed by rapid bouncing. 2. The rear wheel locked instantly. I heard the tire skid and felt”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 24, 2025 · Service brakes
“I currently have 5K miles on the bike. All 5K miles I have had stalling issues. These issues mostly happen when lightly feathering the throttle while pulling out. This issue is not in my clutch work.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 15, 2025 · Electrical system
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 2025 Indian Scout
How do I know if my 2025 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 2025 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 24V970000).
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.
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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.