- The problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
- The risk
- If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
Vehicle safety record
2015 Indian Chief Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2015 Indian Chief with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2019 for the electrical system. For comparison, the 2014 has 0 and the 2016 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Chief year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2015 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2015 Indian Chief problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2015 Indian Chief recalls 1
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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2015 Indian Chief
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
-Consistent problems with display -Headlight continually on and not adjustable -Computer module burns out very easily and lights/horn directly into the unit which makes it go out so easily
Indian Chief: every year compared
All Chief years2015 Indian Chief vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Indian Chief | 1 | 1 | A | |
| 2015 Indian Scout | 8 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Indian Chief Vintage | 4 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Indian Roadmaster | 3 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Indian Chieftain | 2 | 4 | 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 2015 Indian Chief
Does the 2015 Indian Chief have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Indian Chief: electrical system (October 2019). 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 2015 Indian Chief?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2015 Indian Chief had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 24, 2021 and the latest on November 24, 2021. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2015 Indian Chief a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 77 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Indian Chief 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 Chief years have the most complaints?
2000 (40), 2001 (10), 1999 (9). See every Indian Chief year compared.
What should I do if my 2015 Indian Chief 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