Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2023 Indian Scout peaked in 2024, 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
2023 Indian Scout
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Apr 26, 2024 to Apr 26, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2023 motorcycle
Severity index100.02023 motorcycles average 7.9
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2023 Indian Scout name brakes
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
No recall campaign lists the 2023 Indian Scout
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.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2023 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 Apr 26, 2024Failure Apr 9, 2024500 milesAuburn, CAService brakes, HydraulicCrash
[XXX] [XXX] (NHTSA) The contact owns a 2023 Indian Scout Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the motorcycle to complete a turn, with the rear brake pedal depressed, he became aware that the rear brake was not functioning as needed. As a result of the failure, the contact had to pull to the shoulder of the roadway at a high rate of speed, falling off the motorcycle and causing damages to the motorcycle. No warning lights were illuminated. A Police report was not filed, and no injuries were reported. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure, informing the contact that the rear brake was functioning as intended, but that the damage to the rear that was observed was the result of the crash. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 500. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). The contact stated the company has verbally denied any liability and blames the contact for the incident.
NHTSA complaint 11585493
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
17 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. - 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. - I-23-04 Apr 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Indian Motorcycle has determined that some Model Year 2023 Scout motorcycles may not have the front oxygen (O2) sensor properly connected. If the O2 sensor becomes disconnected a Check Engine Light will illuminate. To address this concern, Indian Motorcycle… - IND-02.13.2023 Feb 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MY23 Indian Motorcycles Performance Accessory Calibrations. - IND-11.17.2022 Nov 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This communication was released to dealers informing them of technical updates for Model Year 2023 Indian Motorcycles.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.