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2021 Indian Scout Bobber

Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 18, 2022 to May 19, 2024.

Recall campaigns covering this model year17,812 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints33.0 times the median 2021 motorcycle
Severity index0.02021 motorcycles average 5.8
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 Indian Scout Bobber peaked in 2022, with 1 filed

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

00.250.50.751202212023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2021 Indian Scout Bobber name electrical system

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

Electrical system
3
Lighting
1
Speed control
1
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 2021 Indian Scout Bobber

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 2021 Indian Scout Bobber
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
22V-837Nov 11, 2022Fuel pump may fail while ridingFuel system7,812Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 Indian Scout Bobber

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.

3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed May 19, 2024Failure May 13, 2024Traverse City, MIElectrical system

    Motorcycle speedometer failed. The speedometer on the motorcycle contains vital information such as speed, gear, mileage, lighting status, fuel level, the check engine light, amongst other pieces of information. The manufacturer has a defect with the speedometers which allows water to enter the speedometer housing and then short the circuit, causing total failure. This incident is not isolated and has been a known issue for Indian Motorcycles over the last decade. An online search will show several forms and people inquiring on the same issue, only to have the same problem of moisture shorting the system. Indian has to be aware of this issue and refusing to issue a recall to correct this very important issue. The equipment is available to be inspected. This is a safety concern due to not being able to monitor the necessary equipment of the motorcycle. The equipment has not been take to a dealer at this time. The equipment did not give any notification before going out. The only sign was seeing some moisture building up behind the lense of the housing, it then went out shortly after while driving. The motorcycle still functions, just does not display any information. The moisture was first notice about a month before the equipment stopped working.

    NHTSA complaint 11589526
  2. Filed Oct 29, 2023Failure Oct 28, 2023Bernville, PAElectrical system, Vehicle speed control

    There is a cap on the mph needle that fell off and rolls around the bottom of the speedometer inside. I was riding and all the sudden a red light is illuminating which caused me to lose focus on the road wondering what happened and why this light is now on. No inspections have been made yet. No warning the cap just fell off and rolls inside of the speedometer.

    NHTSA complaint 11552509
  3. Filed Mar 18, 2022Failure Mar 12, 2022Olney, ILElectrical system, Exterior lighting

    When bike gets wet the right turn signal blinks, and will not cancel. Turn bike of then the left one starts blinking, when cancelled the right one will start blinking, and will not cancel. I had to drive 300 miles with the hazards on without turn signals. Also the bright indicator goes on, and off with the brights off.

    NHTSA complaint 11457258
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

16 manufacturer communications cover this model year

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

  • IND-02.28.2025-03 Mar 1, 2025 · Other
    This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove the driver's seat on Indian Scout motorcycles.
  • IND-02.28.2025-02 Mar 1, 2025 · Other
    This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove and replace the battery on your Scout, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber Twenty or Scout Rogue.
  • IND-02.25.2025-02 Feb 26, 2025 · Other
    This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to inspect and adjust the drive belt tension on your Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Bobber Twenty or Scout Rogue.
  • IND-02.25.2025 Feb 26, 2025 · Other
    This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to properly maintain and adjust the clutch lever on your Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Bobber Twenty, and Scout Rogue.
  • IND-02.25.2025-01 Feb 26, 2025 · Other
    This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and maintenance of the brake system on Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Bobber Twenty and Scout Rogue motorcycles.
  • IND-02.11.2025 Feb 12, 2025 · Other
    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
  • 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.
  • I-22-03-02 Mar 22, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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. Damage can occur during procedures that r…
  • IND-02-14-2022 Feb 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Best practices for gauges, speedometers, and tachometers providing information regarding how to clean and maintain. The version has been translated into French.
  • 01IND2021-12-07 Dec 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Indian General Ride Command Diagnosis
  • DEX.11.24.21 Nov 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Polaris has identified an issue with a population of the 2881779-156 and 2881779-521 Air Intake Kits.
  • I-21-04-01Email Apr 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Notifying dealers of the release of Team Tip I-21-04-01
  • I-21-04-01 FAQ Apr 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Additional details associated with the I-21-04-01 bulletin.
  • I-21-04-01 Apr 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    For international models, Indian Motorcycle has introduced new software for the Ride Command 7 inch display. This update includes the improved keyboards and keyboard support.
  • IDH-HOLD Mar 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: STOP SALE on affected motorcycle(s) identified in your inventory until further notice.
  • I-20-12-01 Dec 18, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Team Tip has been released by Indian Motorcycle to provide information regarding odometer maintenance and address concerns about correct odometer value.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.