AI DamageIndian Chief Vintage: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Indian Chief Vintage across 5 model years: 0 owner complaints and 39 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This Indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to adjust the rear shocks on…
- Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't…
- Indian Motorcycle has determined that an electrical defect may exist in 2014-2020 Heavyweight Air Cooled…
- Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to…
- Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and…
- 579.5 Notices, Bulletins, customer satisfaction campaigns, consumer advisories, and other communications…
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- Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2014-2020 FullâSize (111 c.i
- Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2014-2020 FullâSize (111 c.i
- During the paint process, the device used to mask the fuel fill port allowed clear coat to be applied…
- Indian Motorcycle has identified a potential calibration issue affecting some 111/116 c.i
- This Team Tip has been released by Indian Motorcycle to provide information regarding odometer maintenance…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.