AI Damage2020 Indian Chieftain: common problems
The maker issued 42 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 42
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- 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 contains information regarding the inspection and adjustment of…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article contains information regarding the inspection and adjustment of the clutch lever on 2014+ Chieftain motorcycles.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding removal and installation of the…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding removal and installation of the battery on 2014+ Chieftain motorcycles.
- This Indian Motorycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and tension adjustment…
This Indian Motorycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and tension adjustment of the drive belt on 2014+ Chieftain motorcycles.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding brake inspection and maintenance…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding brake inspection and maintenance regarding 2014+ Indian Chieftain motorcycles.
- 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 Motorcycle has developed a new power windshield motor which is now used on some MY23 Indian Motorcycles
In an effort to deliver consistent quality, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Advisory to address worn power windshield motor bushings on some MY20-MY23 Indian Motorcycles.
- 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 1.3.1 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW (7â DISPLAYS) The new Ride Command 1.3.1…
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RIDE COMMAND 1.3.1 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW (7â DISPLAYS) The new Ride Command 1.3.1 software includes a new feature and many great usability improvements. The software comes standard on all model year…
- Polaris and Indian Motorcycle has determined that certain Ride Command displays (produced between 2019 and…
Polaris and Indian Motorcycle has determined that certain Ride Command displays (produced between 2019 and 2021) installed in vehicles do not fully conform to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. As…
- 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 42 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 2020 Indian Chieftain?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 42 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Indian Chieftain?
NHTSA lists 42 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 2020 Indian Chieftain 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 2020 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.