2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
8
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER
The 2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER, potentially affecting up to 11,648 vehicles.
Recall 24V069000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 11,648 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Limited, Pursuit Limited Premium, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200, and 2020...
Consequence: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER.
Safety Rating for the 2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IND-03.27.2025 — STEERING
This Ask Polaris article provides information for dealer technicians information regarding troubleshooting and resolving concerns related to 2020-2025 Indian Challenger and Pursuit motorcycles experiencing a front wheel shake or wobble during deceleration.
IND-2-03.07.2023 — EQUIPMENT
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RIDE COMMAND 1.3.1 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW (7â DISPLAYS) The new Ride Command 1.3.1 software includes a new feature and many great usability improvements. The software comes standard on all model year 2023 Challenger, Indian Pursuit, Chieftain and Roadmaster bikes. It will be sent out as an over-the-air update on...
ISA-22-01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian Motorcycle has developed an updated ECM calibration for 2020 - 2022 OEM, Stage 1 and Stage 2 North American Challenger motorcycles. The updated ECM calibration improves low speed operation, misfire detection, and idle performance. The updated ECM calibration will also increase the accuracy of the fuel level and expected...
01IND2021-11-04 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miscellaneous issues with Indian Challengers have been resolved by replacing the key fob battery.
03IND2021-08-12 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DW communication problem when using MultiLink Module
02IND2021-08-03 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Challenger Driving Lights, DW Update
01IND2021-05-18 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
We have identified conditions on model year (MY) 2020 and 2021 Challengers that could cause multiple indicator lights to illuminate due to low tire pressure.
IDH-21-01 — EQUIPMENT
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected Challenger motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN CHALLENGER
- 2020 INDIAN CHALLENGER — 2 complaints
- 2021 INDIAN CHALLENGER (current)
- 2022 INDIAN CHALLENGER — 1 complaint
- 2023 INDIAN CHALLENGER — 0 complaints
- 2024 INDIAN CHALLENGER — 0 complaints
Other INDIAN Models
- INDIAN CHIEF — 98 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT — 65 total complaints
- INDIAN ROADMASTER — 33 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN — 19 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF VINTAGE — 18 total complaints
- INDIAN SPIRIT — 15 total complaints
- INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE — 13 total complaints
- INDIAN SCOUT BOBBER — 12 total complaints