Model year

2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Motorcycle, gasoline, built in India. Owner complaints on file from Mar 23, 2022 to Mar 23, 2022.

Recall campaigns covering this model year14,403 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2020 motorcycle
Severity index0.02020 motorcycles average 7.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 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 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 name electrical system

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

Electrical system
1
Engine and cooling
1
Fuel system
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 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

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 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
21V-045Feb 3, 2021Road salt may cause corrosion on the brake calipersBrakes4,403Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2020 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

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 Mar 23, 2022Failure Mar 15, 2022San Franisco, CAElectrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system

    This motorcycle seems to have a fairly common problem of the engine cutting off at random times. Many people are experiencing it, its been happening for 4 years, and nobody on the tech forums has been able to figure it out. (This Continental GT 650 is the exact same motorcycle as the Interceptor 650, only differences are the handle bars, foot pegs and fuel tank shape). Some people experience a complete loss of power, while some people experience just the engine shutting down. The shut down happens either at standstill or while moving, usually when given throttle. This problem has been happening since Day 1 of ownership, and mine currently has less than 1,100 miles on it. The engine has shut down on me while driving pretty much every single time I ride it (usually after it warms up), many times in rush hour traffic, which is a major safety issue. Luckily it has not shut down on the freeway, which would be super dangerous. If you look online, you'll see that many people are experiencing the exact same issue.

    NHTSA complaint 11457931
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

2 manufacturer communications cover this model year

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

  • RE-IB-SB-96 Apr 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Service Bulletin is to inform about the modification done in the Rear shock Absorber. Reason: Continuous improvement Modification: Plastic cover added inside the shock absorber to restrict dust entry.
  • Tires DC-090 Feb 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Communicate a running change to factory tires. Switching from Pirelli to CEAT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.