Model year

2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse

Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Dec 31, 2024 to Aug 4, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year145 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22.0 times 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 Pursuit 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

100% of complaints about the 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse name suspension

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

Suspension
2
Tires
2
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 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
23V-582Aug 15, 2023Fuel line may have been improperly assembled, which can result in an engine stallFuel system45Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2023 Indian Pursuit 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.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Aug 4, 2026Failure Apr 1, 2024750 milesTroy, ILSuspension, Tires

    The contact owns a 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 30-45 MPH, the front end of the motorcycle was violently shaking. There was no warning light illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to several dealers, and the failure was confirmed after the motorcycle was ridden; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and agreed to replace the tires. The tires were replaced but failed to fix the issue. The motorcycle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 750.

    NHTSA complaint 11754725
  2. Filed Dec 31, 2024Failure Jun 1, 20243,000 milesSouth Webster, UTSuspension, Tires

    The contact owns a 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 40 MPH, the front end started to wobble. The motorcycle was unstable. The motorcycle wobbled violently and was uncontrollable while the rider’s hands were touching the handlebars lightly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the front tire needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken back to the local dealer, where the front tire was replaced again, and the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer informed the dealer to replace the front wheel assembly, the front tire, the wheel assembly, and the handlebar weights, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted but declined to buy back the motorcycle. Two factory engineers determined that the motorcycle was working as designed. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11633377
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

6 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 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.
  • 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.