2025 Indian Scout Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Scout years
- Not enough data 5th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Indian Scout. That ranks 5th out of 14 Scout model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2025 Indian Scout recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software
Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of affected trims. The gear position display may falsely show that the motorcycle is in neutral. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
Risk: The motorcycle may move unexpectedly when the transmission is actually in gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the Engine Control Module (ECM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-11.
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.
1. While holding a constant line and speed, I suddenly felt a sharp jolt from the rear of the motorcycle followed by rapid bouncing. 2. The rear wheel locked instantly. I heard the tire skid and felt it stop rotating. 3. The ABS indicator illuminated, yet there was no braking input from me. 4. I…
I currently have 5K miles on the bike. All 5K miles I have had stalling issues. These issues mostly happen when lightly feathering the throttle while pulling out. This issue is not in my clutch work. It seems to be in the throttle sensor. The bike has began to randomly shut down on my while riding…
I was parked in the Samâs parking lot, bike had been parked for approximately 2 hours. My wife, myself and my son were all there at the time this event transacted. My wife had her Jeep and I was on my bike as I had met them there to do some shopping. While loading my wifeâs car I decided to…
The gauge cluster display is inaccurate and very slow to display information such as speed/rpm/fuel lever/neutral selection etc. this causes a very dangerous situation where critical vehicle information is inaccurate and not being displayed to the operator in real time which could lead to an…
Other Indian Scout years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 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 Scout | 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 2025 Indian Scout?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Indian Scout?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.