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Model year

2023 Indian Challenger Dark Horse

Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Oct 4, 2024 to Oct 4, 2024.

Recalls (0)Complaints (1)Investigations (0)Bulletins (13)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2023 motorcycle
Severity index0.02023 motorcycles average 7.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2023 Indian Challenger Dark Horse peaked in 2024, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.7512024120252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2023 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2023 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.

  1. Filed Oct 4, 2024Failure Oct 4, 2024New Berlin, WIUnknown or other

    To utilize apple car play with the ride command head unit it requires that Bluetooth headphones must be connected along with the phone being plugged in. In Wisconsin it’s illegal to have headphones on while driving. I’m am at risk of breaking the law and receiving a citation if I use the software the way it’s intended.

    NHTSA complaint 11618003
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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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…
  • 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.
  • IND-07.25.23 Jul 25, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Indian Motorcycle Help Center article provides information regarding maintenance of tires on Indian 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 …
  • IND-02.13.2023 Feb 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MY23 Indian Motorcycles Performance Accessory Calibrations.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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