2015 Indian Chief Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 24, 2021 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Chief years
Not enough data 8th of 14 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 Indian Chief. That ranks 8th out of 14 Chief model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Indian Chief
Indian Blackhawk Chief 80 Cubic Inches from 1950. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Yesterdays Antique Motorcycles, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Indian Chief problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2015 Indian Chief recalls (1)

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Power train:manual transmission; electrical systemOct 29, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V776000 · 52,745 vehicles

Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.

Risk: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

-Consistent problems with display -Headlight continually on and not adjustable -Computer module burns out very easily and lights/horn directly into the unit which makes it go out so easily

Electrical System · received Nov 24, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11441637

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Indian Chief?

Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Indian Chief?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 Indian Chief a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chief model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.