2025 INDIAN SCOUT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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N/A

Safety Rating

8

Owner Complaints

4 Crashes

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

22

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2025 INDIAN SCOUT

The 2025 INDIAN SCOUT has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. 22 technical service bulletins have been issued by Polaris Industries Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Engine (2 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2025 INDIAN SCOUT

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2025 INDIAN SCOUT, potentially affecting up to 4,926 vehicles.

Recall 24V970000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

| 4,926 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and...

Consequence: The motorcycle may move unexpectedly when the transmission is actually in gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 this recall is I-24-11.

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Owner Complaints for the 2025 INDIAN SCOUT

8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 INDIAN SCOUT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11676057 | ENGINE | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
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 it stop rotating. 3. The ABS indicator illuminated, yet there was no braking input from me. 4. I attempted gentle steering correction, but with the rear wheel fully locked the motorcycle destabilized and threw me to the right. 5. I struck the pavement injured my left knee and right hand. The motorcycle slid and came to rest on the northeast sidewalk ramp at the corner of NE 102nd St / N Wallace Ave.
#11676057 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
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 it stop rotating. 3. The ABS indicator illuminated, yet there was no braking input from me. 4. I attempted gentle steering correction, but with the rear wheel fully locked the motorcycle destabilized and threw me to the right. 5. I struck the pavement injured my left knee and right hand. The motorcycle slid and came to rest on the northeast sidewalk ramp at the corner of NE 102nd St / N Wallace Ave.
#11676057 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
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 it stop rotating. 3. The ABS indicator illuminated, yet there was no braking input from me. 4. I attempted gentle steering correction, but with the rear wheel fully locked the motorcycle destabilized and threw me to the right. 5. I struck the pavement injured my left knee and right hand. The motorcycle slid and came to rest on the northeast sidewalk ramp at the corner of NE 102nd St / N Wallace Ave.
#11654867 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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. It seems to be in the throttle sensor. The bike has began to randomly shut down on my while riding. This is always random and cannot be reproduced at will. It does however seem to only happen with a zero throttle position and clutch fully disengaged position (while riding). This is not quite the case when pulling out, the issue presents with a slight throttle and the clutch just starting to friction, if you attempt to throttle the bike dies. The throttle sensor is not correct. Furthermore it seems after the bike has warmed up… like 10 miles and I stop at the store in the mornings, the next start seems to like rock the engine up during startup. This causes a terrible abrupt stop to the engine start and causes the ride command to reboot. This has happened riding furring downshifting at a light where the engine shut off and caused the ride command to reboot, had to coast to the side of the road and wait 20 seconds to get the fuel pump back before it would fire back up. This stalling on the highway has happened 3 times now and without any warning. This is going to get me into an accident. So, the engine stall happened this morning and it actually got the first time threw a check engine light. The absolute first code I have ever been able to see 3464-3 (throttle actuator fault) this solidifies my throttle suspicions all along, as everything has always pointed to the throttle sensor. If Indian does not fix this (there are a ton of people complaining about this same issue on their 2025’s) they are going to hurt or kill someone. This is a safety issue that needs addressed immediately! I will be taking my bike in for it’s 5K service on Saturday and will report it again, but just like the other 10 times I will be dismissed. This is an urgent recall that needs addressed.
#11654867 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
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. It seems to be in the throttle sensor. The bike has began to randomly shut down on my while riding. This is always random and cannot be reproduced at will. It does however seem to only happen with a zero throttle position and clutch fully disengaged position (while riding). This is not quite the case when pulling out, the issue presents with a slight throttle and the clutch just starting to friction, if you attempt to throttle the bike dies. The throttle sensor is not correct. Furthermore it seems after the bike has warmed up… like 10 miles and I stop at the store in the mornings, the next start seems to like rock the engine up during startup. This causes a terrible abrupt stop to the engine start and causes the ride command to reboot. This has happened riding furring downshifting at a light where the engine shut off and caused the ride command to reboot, had to coast to the side of the road and wait 20 seconds to get the fuel pump back before it would fire back up. This stalling on the highway has happened 3 times now and without any warning. This is going to get me into an accident. So, the engine stall happened this morning and it actually got the first time threw a check engine light. The absolute first code I have ever been able to see 3464-3 (throttle actuator fault) this solidifies my throttle suspicions all along, as everything has always pointed to the throttle sensor. If Indian does not fix this (there are a ton of people complaining about this same issue on their 2025’s) they are going to hurt or kill someone. This is a safety issue that needs addressed immediately! I will be taking my bike in for it’s 5K service on Saturday and will report it again, but just like the other 10 times I will be dismissed. This is an urgent recall that needs addressed.

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Safety Rating for the 2025 INDIAN SCOUT

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 INDIAN SCOUT in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 INDIAN SCOUT

Polaris Industries Inc. has issued 22 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 INDIAN SCOUT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

IND-10.3.25-1 — ENGINE

This article provides information regarding some model year 2025 Scout motorcycles experiencing misfire and/or runability issues that have successfully been resolved by replacing one or both ignition coils. In these cases, the coils were found to be faulty and unable to deliver consistent spark performance.

IND-9.11.2025-1 — POWER TRAIN

This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding maintenance and inspection of the clutch lever on model year 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.

IND-9.11.2025-2 — SERVICE BRAKES

This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and maintenance of the brake system on model year 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.

IND-9.11.2025-3 — ENGINE

This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and replacement of the engine air filter on model year 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.

IND-9.10.2025-1 — POWER TRAIN

This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and tension adjustment of the drive belt on model year 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.

IND-9.10.2025-2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the removal and installation on model year 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.

IND-9.10.2025-3 — ENGINE

This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the procedure to change the engine oil and oil filter on model year 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.

ISA-25-01B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Indian Motorcycle service advisory is the second revision of ISA-25-01. This revision is an update to include details for International 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.

ISA-25-01B — SERVICE BRAKES

This Indian Motorcycle service advisory is the second revision of ISA-25-01. This revision is an update to include details for International 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.

ISA-25-01B — ENGINE

This Indian Motorcycle service advisory is the second revision of ISA-25-01. This revision is an update to include details for International 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 INDIAN SCOUT

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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