- The problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Challenger, Challenger Dark Horse, Challenger Limited, 2022 Challenger Dark Horse Icon, Challenger Elite, FTR 1200, FTR 1200 Rally, FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200 R Carbon, Pursuit Dark Horse, Challenger JD Limited Edition, Pursuit Limited Icon, Pursuit Dark Horse Premium, Pursuit Limited, Pursuit Limited Premium, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly and without brake application from the rider. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-03.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Indian Challenger Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2020 Indian Challenger with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the steering (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 2024 for the brake lights. For comparison, the 2021 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Challenger year, for its age
#280 most complained-about 2020 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2020 Indian Challenger problems
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2020 Indian Challenger recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
Do not drive
- The problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2020 Challenger motorcycles. The engine output shaft bearing may not have been sufficiently lubricated during assembly, possibly resulting in bearing failure at very low mileage.
- The risk
- Engine output shaft bearing failure could cause a sudden loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Indian will notify owners, and dealers will lubricate the output shaft bearings on motorcycles with less than 50 miles on the odometer, free of charge. Motorcycles with greater than 50 miles will not require a repair, and can either be inspected by a dealer, or the owner can self-report the odometer reading directly to Indian. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-20-02. Note: Owners with an odometer reading of less than 50 miles are advised to not operate their motorcycle until it is repaired.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2020 Indian Challenger
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The Motorcycle has a terrible wobble at various speeds and can be felt in the handle bars when lightly holding on. But if you let go to adjust something the bars shake back and forth at a rapid speed and is very scary. I have had Polaris engineers and the local Indian Dealership try to fix the issue with various suggestions with no effect to make it better. My polling from the nation of owners shows between 5 and 10 percent have this issue. Its not an isolated case. There are many that have not had any issue. The problem starts at zero miles on bike with zero modifications. I have several videos.
I picked up my brand new 2020 indian motorcycle on july 2, 2020 and brought it home. Later that night I took a ride and I was on the belt parkway w/b when I felt something fall near my left foot. Then something else fell near my left foot. I got off at exit 14 to inspect the motorcycle and discovered that I had no rear brakes, and I could smell burning oil. I notified the dealer via email, and the next day they picked up the motorcycle to examine it. They found that the rear brakes had fallen off the motorcycle and the cables was shredded. The dealer switch out the defective motorcycle for a new one off the floor.
Indian Challenger: every year compared
All Challenger years2020 Indian Challenger vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Indian Challenger | 2 | 2 | D | |
| 2020 Indian Scout Bobber | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2020 Indian Challenger
Does the 2020 Indian Challenger have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Indian Challenger: brake lights (February 2024); engine (March 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Indian Challenger?
How many complaints has the 2020 Indian Challenger had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 10, 2020 and the latest on November 1, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2020 Indian Challenger a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 37 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Indian Challenger year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Indian Challenger years have the most complaints?
2020 (2), 2022 (1). See every Indian Challenger year compared.
What should I do if my 2020 Indian Challenger has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data