AI Damage2022 Indian Chief: common problems
The maker issued 24 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 24
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- 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 Ask Polaris article provides details for troubleshooting and remediation of model year 2022+ Chief…
This Ask Polaris article provides details for troubleshooting and remediation of model year 2022+ Chief motorcycles that exhibit a whistling noise coming from the engine or intake tract during operation.
- This Indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding belt inspection and tension…
This Indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding belt inspection and tension adjustment for model year 2022-2025 Indian Chief motorcycles.
- Indian Motorcycles is releasing a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid cooled…
Indian Motorcycles is releasing a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid cooled motorcycles. This Team Tip provides additional details on the systems and components that may contribute to…
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding maintenance and adjustment of…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding maintenance and adjustment of the clutch lever on model year 2022+ Indian Chief Motorcycles.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding changing the engine oil on 2022+…
- Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 and 2023 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the…
Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 and 2023 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the motorcycle when operating slowly on rough or bumpy road conditions. The sound can be difficult to properly diagnose…
- Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't…
Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't turn on, leading to display replacement.
- Indian Motorcycles has released a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid-cooled…
Indian Motorcycles has released a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid-cooled motorcycles. View Team Tip I-22-09-01…
- INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RIDE COMMAND 1.2.1 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW (4â DISPLAYS)
The new Ride Command software includes a new feature and many great usability improvements. The software comes standard on all model year 2023 Chief, Super Chief and FTR models with the 4â digital round display. It…
- Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the motorcycle…
Indian Motorcycle found that some 2022 Chief models can exhibit a noise in the front of the motorcycle when operating slowly on rough or bumpy road conditions. The sound can be difficult to properly diagnose as it may…
- Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to…
Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and ground joint is not connected properly…
- Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and…
Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
NHTSA lists 24 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Indian Chief?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 24 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Indian Chief?
NHTSA lists 24 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Indian Chief from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2022 models
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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.