2023 INDIAN SCOUT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 INDIAN SCOUT
The 2023 INDIAN SCOUT has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Indian Motorcycle Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2023 INDIAN SCOUT
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 INDIAN SCOUT. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2023 INDIAN SCOUT
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 INDIAN SCOUT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
[XXX] [XXX] (NHTSA) The contact owns a 2023 Indian Scout Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the motorcycle to complete a turn, with the rear brake pedal depressed, he became aware that the rear brake was not functioning as needed. As a result of the failure, the contact had to pull to the shoulder of the roadway at a high rate of speed, falling off the motorcycle and causing damages to the motorcycle. No warning lights were illuminated. A Police report was not filed, and no injuries were reported. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure, informing the contact that the rear brake was functioning as intended, but that the damage to the rear that was observed was the result of the crash. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 500. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). The contact stated the company has verbally denied any liability and blames the contact for the incident.
Safety Rating for the 2023 INDIAN SCOUT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 INDIAN SCOUT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 INDIAN SCOUT
Indian Motorcycle Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 INDIAN SCOUT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IND-10.20.25 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the instrument cluster on model year 2021-2024 Scout motorcycles.
I-23-04 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some Model Year 2023 Scout motorcycles may not have the front oxygen (O2) sensor properly connected. If the O2 sensor becomes disconnected a Check Engine Light will illuminate. To address this concern, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Bulletin with instructions to ensure the O2...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 INDIAN SCOUT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INDIAN SCOUT
- 2018 INDIAN SCOUT — 2 complaints
- 2019 INDIAN SCOUT — 0 complaints
- 2021 INDIAN SCOUT — 1 complaint
- 2022 INDIAN SCOUT — 1 complaint
- 2023 INDIAN SCOUT (current)
- 2025 INDIAN SCOUT — 8 complaints
Other INDIAN Models
- INDIAN CHIEF — 98 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
- INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE — 10 total complaints