2022 Indian Super Chief Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 30, 2022 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Indian Super Chief. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2022 Indian Super Chief problems

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

Fuel/propulsion System1
Service Brakes1 · ~140 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System150%———
Service Brakes150%140——

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

2022 Indian Super Chief recalls (2)

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Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center standDec 29, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V957000 · 4,653 vehicles

Problem: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 Chief, Chief Bobber, Chief Bobber Darkhorse, Chief Darkhorse, Super Chief, and Super Chief Limited motorcycles. The kickstand may not properly retract upon ground contact when left extended while riding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

Risk: A kickstand that does not properly retract can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the kickstand, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-01.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpNov 11, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V837000 · 7,812 vehicles

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.

The contact owns a 2022 Indian Super Chief. The contact stated while driving at 15 MPH, the motorcycle emitted an abnormal shushing sound. Additionally, there was a 5 feet-stopping distance delay when depressing the brake pedal. The contact continued driving, however, the abnormal sounds increased…

Service Brakes · received Oct 26, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11491019

Gas tank filler neck. Definitely available for inspection anytime you want. My safety and the safety of others is put at risk by the manufacture of this gas tank with a metal bar blocking full insertion of any gas station fuel nozzle! By having this bar there, it blocks full insertion of some gas…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Mar 8, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11455777

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Indian Super Chief?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, service brakes problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Indian Super Chief?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 Indian Super Chief a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Super Chief model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.