Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 Indian Scout peaked in 2023, with 1 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
2021 Indian Scout
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 9, 2023 to Mar 9, 2023.
Recall campaigns covering this model year17,812 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2021 motorcycle
Severity index0.02021 motorcycles average 5.8
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2021 Indian Scout name fuel system
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 2021 Indian Scout
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-837 | Nov 11, 2022 | Fuel pump may fail while riding | Fuel system | 7,812 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 Indian Scout
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 Mar 9, 2023Failure Dec 1, 2022Chemung, NYFuel/propulsion system
received a recall dated 12/1/2022 for Campaign 22V837. Have been trying for 3 months to schedule an appointment with the Indian Dealership Maddie's Power Sports in Dansville NY to include using their online customer contact form and received a call 15 FEB from their Sales Agent that he would have Service Department call me. Was able to make contact with service department who stated they will put me on a list to call me around 2 MAY 2023 to hopefully schedule appointment if fuel pump comes in. Called Indian Motorcycle Owner Connections Department and was told is there another shop I can go to and NTTS is already aware of the Problem, there is nothing more they can do. This is an unreasonable time for a repair and will not afford me the option to ride again to mid to late May. I feel that I should be offered a buy back option for the cost of my loan since I am paying for motorcycle i cannot safely drive per NHTS.
NHTSA complaint 11511058
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
22 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- IND-04162026 Apr 16, 2026 · Other
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to install grips on model year(s) 2015-2024 Scout. - IND-10.20.25 Oct 20, 2025 · Other
This Indian motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the instrument cluster on model year 2021-2024 Scout motorcycles. - IND-9.16.2025 Sep 16, 2025 · Other
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding shock inspection and adjustment on model year 2015 - 2024 Indian Scout motorcycles. - IND-07.15.2025-2 Jul 16, 2025 · Other
This Indian Help Center article provides details regarding how to remove and replace the headlamp bulb Model Year 2015-2024 Indian Scout Motorcycles. - IND-07.15.2025-1 Jul 16, 2025 · Other
This Indian Help Center article provides information regarding how to change the oil on Model Year 2015-2024 Indian Scout motorcycles. - I-22-03-02 Apr 17, 2025 · Other
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-02.28.2025-03 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.