2022 INDIAN FTR1200 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 INDIAN FTR1200
The 2022 INDIAN FTR1200 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, ENGINE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Engine (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2022 INDIAN FTR1200
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2022 INDIAN FTR1200, potentially affecting up to 17,967 vehicles.
Recall 24V860000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| 4 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 FTR 1200 R Carbon, FTR 1200, FTR 1200 S and FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. These motorcycles may have been assembled with an altered fuel tank containing holes that can leak fuel.
Consequence: A fuel tank leak increases the risk of fire or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-09.
View full details →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 →Recall 22V636000 — ENGINE
| 6,315 vehicles affected
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019-2020 and 2022 FTR 1200, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The coolant junction may leak.
Consequence: Hot coolant leaking on a rider can increase the risk of injury. Coolant leaking on the rear tire can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the coolant junction, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-22-04.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 INDIAN FTR1200
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 INDIAN FTR1200. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2022 Indian FTR1200 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at various speeds on several occasions, the motorcycle lost automotive power with battery failure and an inoperable ABS. The contact stated that the ECM was sending 16 amps to the battery instead of the standard 14 amps, causing the battery to fail prematurely. The motorcycle was taken to a local dealer and was diagnosed with electrical failures; however, the motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,300.
The contact owns a 2022 Indian Motorcycle FTR1200. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, the contact smelled an odor of burning coming from the motorcycle, followed by the check engine and another unknown warning light illuminated, and the motorcycle started overheating. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road safely and had the motorcycle towed to a friend’s home. The motorcycle was not diagnosed. The dealer was contacted but no appointment was set. The manufacturer was contacted, and they stated that the dealer had to call and order the parts. The failure mileage was 500.
Motorcycle will shut down for no reason. Full loss of power. Purchased motorcycle on 6/28/22. The bike has been back to the dealership twice. Still same problem. Dangerous!!! You will be driving around in traffic and all of a sudden it will just die.
Motorcycle will shut down for no reason. Full loss of power. Purchased motorcycle on 6/28/22. The bike has been back to the dealership twice. Still same problem. Dangerous!!! You will be driving around in traffic and all of a sudden it will just die.
Motorcycle will shut down for no reason. Full loss of power. Purchased motorcycle on 6/28/22. The bike has been back to the dealership twice. Still same problem. Dangerous!!! You will be driving around in traffic and all of a sudden it will just die.
Safety Rating for the 2022 INDIAN FTR1200
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 INDIAN FTR1200 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 INDIAN FTR1200
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2022 INDIAN FTR1200. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IND-02.25.2025-03 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove and install the battery on Indian FTR Motorcycles.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 INDIAN FTR1200
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN FTR1200
- 2019 INDIAN FTR1200 — 0 complaints
- 2020 INDIAN FTR1200 — 0 complaints
- 2022 INDIAN FTR1200 (current)
- 2023 INDIAN FTR1200 — 0 complaints
- 2024 INDIAN FTR1200 — 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