2015 Indian Roadmaster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Roadmaster years
- Not enough data 3rd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Indian Roadmaster. That ranks 3rd out of 12 Roadmaster model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Indian Roadmaster problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 18,700 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 33% | 2 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Indian Roadmaster recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission; electrical system
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.
Electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk
Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Roadmaster motorcycles. Water may enter the trunk wiring harness, potentially causing the brake light to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.
Risk: If the brake light remains illuminated when the brakes are not applied, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated harness that contains sealing plugs in the connectors, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-01.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-03.
Electrical system:ignition; engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chief Classic, Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage, Springfield, and Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015. In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures.
Risk: Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-02.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and 2016 Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured January 2, 2015, to October 23, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.
Risk: A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-04.
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.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V776000 Was performed by Lonestar Powersport at 2565 S Danville Dr Abilene, TX 79605. They did not fully complete the recall as they were to legally do and skipped the final steps. All they did was replace the sensor. When I brought the bike back to them, letting them know…
While attempting to make a u-turn in a crowded parking lot in clermont, florida the motorcycle tipped over onto the safety bars but the tip over sensor failed to shut the engine off. The bike continued forward on it's left side, striking me in the ankle and continuing on across the parking lot on…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 indian roadmaster. While riding the motorcycle at various speeds on sunny days, a glare would appear on the windshield due to the chrome covering on the fuel tank. The failure occurred each time the motorcycle was driven in the sunshine. The motorcycle was not diagnosed…
Other Indian Roadmaster years
← 2014 Roadmaster · 2016 Roadmaster →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Roadmaster | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Roadmaster | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Roadmaster | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Roadmaster | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Roadmaster | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Roadmaster | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Roadmaster | 9 | 3 |
| 2016 Roadmaster | 4 | 5 |
| 2015 | 3 | 5 |
| 2014 Roadmaster | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 Roadmaster | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 Roadmaster | 0 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Indian Roadmaster?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Indian Roadmaster?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Indian Roadmaster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Roadmaster model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.