2015 Indian Scout Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Scout years
- Not enough data 2nd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Indian Scout. That ranks 2nd out of 14 Scout model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints, 50%), typically at around 3,875 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Indian Scout 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 50% | 3,875 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 38% | 600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 25% | 567 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | 600 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 13% | 1,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Indian Scout recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015 Scout N15MSA00AA, N15MSA00AH, N15MSA00AR, N15MSA00AS, N15MSA00BA, N15MSA00BH, N15MSA00BS, N15MSA00CA, and N15MSA00CS motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to April 9, 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 inspect and replace the rear brake master cylinder, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact the Indian Motorcycle Consumer Service Department at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-01 A/B.
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.
The contact owns a 2015 Indian Scout motorcycle equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Commander 2, Tire Size: 150/80/60, DOT Number: [redacted]. The contact stated that while riding at speeds between 50 - 60 MPH, the motorcycle experienced a light hopping and became slightly unstable. The…
When decelerating for normal stops, turns, or slow traffic conditions, the engine will decrease rpms until it reaches about 2300 rpm, then it either hangs at that rpm or surges into an uncontrolled rpm chane of 1700 to 2400. This up aand down rpm change has lasted for 30-45 seconds sometimes even…
For over a year now my scout will uncontrollably rev in low gears after getting hot. This happens at stops and going into turns most commonly. Multiple times it has almost caused me to wreck and if i were a less experienced rider i would have. I have contacted multiple dealers to attempt an under…
When decelerating for normal stops, turns, or slow traffic conditions, the engine will decrease rpms until it reaches about 2300 rpm, then it either hangs at that rpm or surges to about 2600-2700 rpm and hangs there for up to 30 seconds. If i blip the throttle rapidly 2-3 times (twist it open and…
Motorcycle experiences repeated throttle surges when attempting to decelerate. Problem worsens with increased ambient temps during summer months. Surges are most evident when attempting to slow to a stop or initiate a turn.
Other Indian Scout years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Scout | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Scout | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Scout | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Scout | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Scout | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 Scout | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Scout | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Scout | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 Scout | 2 | 4 |
| 2002 Scout | 6 | 7 |
| 2001 Scout | 9 | 7 |
| 2000 Scout | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Scout | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Indian Scout?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, vehicle speed control, service brakes problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Indian Scout?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Indian Scout a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Scout model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.