2021 Indian Scout Bobber Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Scout Bobber years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Indian Scout Bobber. That is the most of any Scout Bobber model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Indian Scout Bobber 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 | 3 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Indian Scout Bobber recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Scout, Scout Bobber Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Icon, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber Twenty, Scout Bobber Icon, 2022 Scout Rogue Sixty, Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Dark Horse, Chief Dark Horse, Scout Rogue, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The fuel pump may fail while riding.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump and the fuel pump seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-22-06.
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.
Motorcycle speedometer failed. The speedometer on the motorcycle contains vital information such as speed, gear, mileage, lighting status, fuel level, the check engine light, amongst other pieces of information. The manufacturer has a defect with the speedometers which allows water to enter the…
There is a cap on the mph needle that fell off and rolls around the bottom of the speedometer inside. I was riding and all the sudden a red light is illuminating which caused me to lose focus on the road wondering what happened and why this light is now on. No inspections have been made yet. No…
When bike gets wet the right turn signal blinks, and will not cancel. Turn bike of then the left one starts blinking, when cancelled the right one will start blinking, and will not cancel. I had to drive 300 miles with the hazards on without turn signals. Also the bright indicator goes on, and off…
Other Indian Scout Bobber years
← 2020 Scout Bobber · 2022 Scout Bobber →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Scout Bobber | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Scout Bobber | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Scout Bobber | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 Scout Bobber | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 Scout Bobber | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Indian Scout Bobber?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Indian Scout Bobber?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Indian Scout Bobber a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Scout Bobber model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.