2025 Indian Scout: common problems
The maker issued 19 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 19
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- 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.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This article provides information regarding some model year 2025 Scout motorcycles experiencing misfire…
This article provides information regarding some model year 2025 Scout motorcycles experiencing misfire and/or runability issues that have successfully been resolved by replacing one or both ignition coils. In these…
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and replacement…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and replacement of the engine air filter on model year 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and maintenance…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and maintenance of the brake system on model year 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding maintenance and inspection of…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding maintenance and inspection of the clutch lever on model year 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the procedure to change the…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the procedure to change the engine oil and oil filter on model year 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the removal and installation on…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the removal and installation on model year 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and tension…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and tension adjustment of the drive belt on model year 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.
- This Indian Motorcycle service advisory is the second revision of ISA-25-01
This revision is an update to include details for International 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.
- Indian Motorcycle has developed and released new software updates for the following modules
• Engine Control Module (ECM): – Improved low-speed / low RPM operation with smoother throttle to wheel power transition. – Improved consistency when moving in and out of idle RPM range. – Improved start button…
- STOP SALE on affected 2025 Scout motorcycles identified in your inventory until further notice
Indian Motorcycle is actively investigating a potential concern regarding a small population of motorcycles impacted by this dealer hold. This communication will be updated with additional information as soon as it’s…
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding replacement of the air filter on…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding replacement of the air filter on model year 2015-2024 Indian Scout and Scout Bobber motorcycles
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides details regarding drive belt inspection and tension…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides details regarding drive belt inspection and tension adjustment on model year 2025 Indian Scout motorcycles.
NHTSA lists 19 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Indian Scout?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 19 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Indian Scout?
NHTSA lists 19 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 2025 Indian Scout 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 2025 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.