AI Damage2020 Indian Springfield Dark Horse: common problems
The maker issued 20 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 20
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 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.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and adjustment of…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and adjustment of the clutch lever on model year 2016+ Indian Springfield motorcycles.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the installation and removal of…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the installation and removal of the battery on model year 2016+ Indian Springfield.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and tension…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and tension adjustment of the drive belt on model year 2016+ Indian Springfield motorcycles.
- This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and maintenance on…
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and maintenance on the brake system for model year 2016 + Indian Springfield 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 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…
- 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.
- Indian General Ride Command Diagnosis
- Polaris has identified an issue with a population of the 2881779-156 and 2881779-521 Air Intake Kits
- Notifying dealers of the release of Team Tip I-21-04-01
- Additional details associated with the I-21-04-01 bulletin
NHTSA lists 20 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 2020 Indian Springfield Dark Horse?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 20 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Indian Springfield Dark Horse?
NHTSA lists 20 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 Springfield Dark Horse 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
Read also
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.