2026 Indian Chief Vintage Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chief Vintage years
- Not enough data 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2026 Indian Chief Vintage recalls (1)
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Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company LLC (IMC) is recalling certain 2026 Chief Vintage motorcycles. The VIN label states the incorrect rear rim width. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - other than passenger cars."
Risk: Incorrect wheel rim size information could lead to improperly mounted tires and result in a loss of motorcycle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: IMC will mail owners information labels with instructions, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 15, 2026. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact IMC customer service at 877-204-3697. IMC's number for this recall is I-26-01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Indian Chief Vintage years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Chief Vintage | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Chief Vintage | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Chief Vintage | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 Chief Vintage | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 Chief Vintage | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 Chief Vintage | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Chief Vintage | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Chief Vintage | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 Chief Vintage | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 Chief Vintage | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2026 Indian Chief Vintage a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chief Vintage model years, the 2026 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.