2022 INDIAN CHALLENGER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaint
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Recall
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2022 INDIAN CHALLENGER
The 2022 INDIAN CHALLENGER has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2022 INDIAN CHALLENGER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2022 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 2022 INDIAN CHALLENGER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 INDIAN CHALLENGER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The ride command display backlight has failed to function as designed. This prevents the motorcycle operator from accessing important safety related information such as the tire pressure and GPS navigation instruction. Additionally, the rider cannot activate ride command modes that enhance rider safety during adverse conditions such as rain mode. This failure occurred during the normal course of riding the motorcycle. The dealer has inspected the motorcycle and agrees that the display needs to be replaced under warranty. Indian Motorcycle has not been able to supply a replacement display in over 4 months, yet continues to produce new motorcycles for sale with this display. There were no warnings prior to the display failure. My dealer has indicated that he has several customers in a similar situation waiting on parts for an extensive period of time.
Safety Rating for the 2022 INDIAN CHALLENGER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 INDIAN CHALLENGER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 INDIAN CHALLENGER
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 INDIAN CHALLENGER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IND-02.14.2025-06 — ENGINE
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding air filter inspection and replacement on model year 2020+ Indian Challenger motorcycles.
ISA-24-02 — ENGINE
Indian Motorcycle has developed an updated Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration for 2020 - 2022 OEM, Stage 1 and Stage 2 North American Challenger / Pursuit motorcycles. The updated ECM calibration improves low speed operation, misfire detection, and idle performance. The updated ECM calibration will also increase the accuracy of...
I-24-02 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2020, 2022, 2024 Challenger and 2024 Pursuit modelsâ left-hand crankcase oil drain passage may be plugged. If plugged, an incomplete oil volume drain may occur during an oil change. The oil passage is only used when oil is drained from the engine and presents...
02IND2022-07-08 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The document is a notice to dealer technicians regarding the procedure for installing driving lights on MY22 Indian Challenger models. Digital Wrench 2 (DW2) currently does not work to perform the install. The notice explains that Digital Wrench 1 (DW1) Is capable of performing the install.
02IND2022-07-08 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The document is a notice to dealer technicians regarding the procedure for installing driving lights on MY22 Indian Challenger models. Digital Wrench 2 (DW2) currently does not work to perform the install. The notice explains that Digital Wrench 1 (DW1) Is capable of performing the install.
01IND2022-06-20 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The purpose of this communication is to explain that Type 1 oil (P/N 2208093) has been tested on the Challenger model line of Indian Motorcycles. Type 1 oil can be used on Challenger models in the even that type 2 oil (PN 2884244) is not available.
ISA-22-02 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Indian Motorcycle has identified a VCM calibration issue affecting some MY22 Challenger motorcycles. In some instances, the Ride Command display shows the "Shock Preload" settings for the Electronically Adjustable FOX Rear Suspension Preload accessory. This is only an accessory for MY22 Challenger and did not come installed from the factory....
ISA-22-02 — SUSPENSION
Indian Motorcycle has identified a VCM calibration issue affecting some MY22 Challenger motorcycles. In some instances, the Ride Command display shows the "Shock Preload" settings for the Electronically Adjustable FOX Rear Suspension Preload accessory. This is only an accessory for MY22 Challenger and did not come installed from the factory....
IND2022-01-29 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
There have been some dealers that reported having a 49 state bike delivered to them that displays a current P0444 :code for a emmissions canister error, when there is no canister on a 49 state bike. The canisters are used on 50 state or California legal emissions bikes. The cure...
IND2022-01-29 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
There have been some dealers that reported having a 49 state bike delivered to them that displays a current P0444 :code for a emmissions canister error, when there is no canister on a 49 state bike. The canisters are used on 50 state or California legal emissions bikes. The cure...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 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 — 0 complaints
- 2022 INDIAN CHALLENGER (current)
- 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