Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 10, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year112k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2020 motorcycle
Severity index0.02020 motorcycles average 7.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse name tires
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-069 | Feb 2, 2024 | Brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly and without brake application from the rider | Lighting | 11,648 | Software update |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 10, 2026Failure Sep 7, 2026Clinton, IATires
180/60 R16 m/c Mezeler Cruistec rear tire. Tire has internal malfunction, possible design or manufacturing flaw. LARGE bulge developed on right 1/3 of tire tread making riding the motorcycle dangerous. MULTIPLE failures of this tire brand/model & size have been seen and posted on facebook Indian Challenger and Harley Road Glide owners pages. This IS NOT an isolated incident. I believe this model & size of tire needs to be recalled by the manufacturer and replaced with a SAFE alternative. Tire is at roughly 50% tread life. Never overloaded. Air pressure monitored every ride via a TPS unit. Never run low on air psi, I carry a portable compressor to be sure tire is at operating pressure.
NHTSA complaint 11763319
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
13 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- IND-02.14.2025-08 Feb 15, 2025 · Other
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding clutch lever inspection and adjustment on model year 2020 Indian Challenger motorcycles. - IND-02.14.2025-07 Feb 15, 2025 · Other
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and maintenance of the brake system on model year 2020+ Indian Challenger motorcycles. - IND-02.14.2025-06 Feb 15, 2025 · Other
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding air filter inspection and replacement on model year 2020+ Indian Challenger motorcycles. - IND-02.14.2025-01 Feb 15, 2025 · Other
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding engine oil and filter replacement on 2020+ Indian Challenger motorcycles. - IND-2.28.2025-4 Mar 1, 2025 · Other
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding belt inspection and tension adjustment on model year 2020+ Indian Challenger motorcycles. - I-24-08 (R03) Dec 20, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Indian Motorcycle has determined that model year 2020-2024 Challenger, 2022-2024 Pursuit and 2024 Chief motorcycles may encounter a scenario in which the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM) may not fully power off, resulting in unn… - I-24-08_R02 Sep 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Indian Motorcycle has determined that model year 2020-2024 Challenger, 2022-2024 Pursuit and 2024 Chief motorcycles may encounter a scenario in which the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM) may not fully power off, resulting in unn… - I-24-08_R01 Sep 12, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Indian Motorcycle has determined that model year 2020-2024 Challenger, 2022-2024 Pursuit and 2024 Chief motorcycles may encounter a scenario in which the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) or Wireless Control Module (WCM) may not fully power off, resulting in unn… - ISA-24-02 May 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Indian Motorcycle has developed an updated Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration for 2020 - 2022 OEM, Stage 1 and Stage 2 North American Challenger / Pursuit motorcycles. The updated ECM calibration improves low speed operation, misfire detection, and idl… - I-24-02 Feb 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some 2020, 2022, 2024 Challenger and 2024 Pursuit models’ left-hand crankcase oil drain passage may be plugged. If plugged, an incomplete oil volume drain may occur during an oil change. The oil passage is only used whe… - 2023-01-10.26.23 Oct 26, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't turn on, leading to display replacement. - IND-08.30.2023 Aug 30, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Indian Motorcycle Help Center article provides detail on the proper procedure regarding inspection and adjustment of clutch levers on MY2020+ Indian Challenger motorcycles. - ISA-23-01 Jul 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 …
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.