2019 Indian FTR 1200 S: common problems

The maker issued 7 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Technical service bulletins (TSB): 7

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Electrical system	0	0	2
Engine and cooling	0	0	2
Powertrain	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.
Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.

Manufacturer service bulletins

Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.

received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11014761 · Powertrain This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to inspect and adjust the…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to inspect and adjust the clutch lever on your Indian FTR Motorcycles.
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11014760 · Service brakes This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and maintenance of…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and maintenance of the brake system on Indian FTR motorcycles.
received by NHTSA in 2025–2026 · № 11014759 · Electrical system This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove and install the…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove and install the battery on Indian FTR Motorcycles.
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 11011499 · Structure This Indian Motorcycle Help Center article provides details regarding the removal and installation of the…
This Indian Motorcycle Help Center article provides details regarding the removal and installation of the seat on Model Year 2019-2024 FTR motorcycles.
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 10238763 · Electrical system This communication provides information regarding software updates on the 4.3" touchscreen display powered…
This communication provides information regarding software updates on the 4.3" touchscreen display powered by RIDE COMMAND on 2019-2022 Indian FTR models.
received by NHTSA in 2020–2024 · № 10222390 (+1 with the same text) · Engine and cooling Indian Motorcycle has determined that Model Year 2019-2020 and 2022 FTR motorcycles may experience a…
Indian Motorcycle has determined that Model Year 2019-2020 and 2022 FTR motorcycles may experience a failure at the coolant junction resulting in coolant loss during operation. If this occurs, coolant may come in…

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Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Indian FTR 1200 S?

There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 7 manufacturer service bulletins.

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Indian FTR 1200 S?

NHTSA lists 7 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 2019 Indian FTR 1200 S 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.

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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.