- 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 Roadmaster Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2015 Indian Roadmaster with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in October 2019 for the electrical system. For comparison, the 2014 has 0 and the 2016 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Roadmaster year, for its age
#319 most complained-about 2015 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2015 Indian Roadmaster problems
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2015 Indian Roadmaster recalls 5
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
- The problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Roadmaster motorcycles. Water may enter the trunk wiring harness, potentially causing the brake light to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.
- The risk
- If the brake light remains illuminated when the brakes are not applied, a vehicle behind the motorcycle may not know when the motorcycle is actually slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trunk wiring harness with an updated harness that contains sealing plugs in the connectors, free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-01.
- The problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-03.
- The problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chief Classic, Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage, Springfield, and Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015. In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures.
- The risk
- Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
- The fix
- Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. The recall began July 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-02.
- The problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and 2016 Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured January 2, 2015, to October 23, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.
- The risk
- A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Indian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake master cylinder piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-04.
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3 complaints about the 2015 Indian Roadmaster
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V776000 Was performed by Lonestar Powersport at 2565 S Danville Dr Abilene, TX 79605. They did not fully complete the recall as they were to legally do and skipped the final steps. All they did was replace the sensor. When I brought the bike back to them, letting them know I was having the same problems as described in the recall, they told me that it would cost me for them to even look at it because they completed the recall. I took it to another Indian dealer in Fort Worth, who opened...
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up a case with Polaris and they diagnosed that in fact, the recall was not completely done, but Polaris denied to pay them to properly complete the recall, and I had to pay out-of-pocket for the recall to be completely done the correct way to alleviate the issue with the bike.
While attempting to make a u-turn in a crowded parking lot in clermont, florida the motorcycle tipped over onto the safety bars but the tip over sensor failed to shut the engine off. The bike continued forward on it's left side, striking me in the ankle and continuing on across the parking lot on its side for 80-90 feet before I could get to the kill switch and shut it off. I have found 3 other instances of the same thing happening to other owners of indian motorcycles. I have an open ticket ( ticket # 3898797)...
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with polaris, who is the parent company of indian and I've been getting nothing but the run around for the last month. If this incident had happen out on the highway the results could have been disastrous. I have pictures and a video of the scrap marks my bike left in the parking lot, pictures of the damage to my bike which is about $1400 and 2 eye witnesses who saw the whole incident. I also have a video of me testing the tip over sensor in a controlled drop and again the engine did not shut off. I'm not sure which pictures you would like to see and I don't see any option to upload videos. Please contact me on how you would like to proceed with the pics and videos. Below is a link to an indian motorcycle message board that has posts by at least 3 other indian motorcycle owners who experienced the same issue as me. Http://www.Indianmotorcycles.Net/threads/a-safety-feature.35705/ I've been riding for over 50 years and have never seen or heard of anything like this. In my opinion this is a disaster waiting to happen and someone could get seriously injured or even killed if this issue is not addressed and soon.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 indian roadmaster. While riding the motorcycle at various speeds on sunny days, a glare would appear on the windshield due to the chrome covering on the fuel tank. The failure occurred each time the motorcycle was driven in the sunshine. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2.
Indian Roadmaster: every year compared
All Roadmaster years2015 Indian Roadmaster vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Indian Roadmaster | 3 | 5 | D | |
| 2015 Indian Scout | 8 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Indian Chief Vintage | 4 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Indian Chieftain | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Indian Chief | 1 | 1 | A | 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 Roadmaster
Does the 2015 Indian Roadmaster have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2015 Indian Roadmaster: electrical system (October 2019); rear compartment / trunk (January 2018); fuel system, gasoline (December 2016); exhaust system (June 2016) and more. 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 Roadmaster?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), transmission & drivetrain (1), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2015 Indian Roadmaster had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 2, 2015 and the latest on December 14, 2024. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2015 Indian Roadmaster a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Indian Roadmaster 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 Roadmaster years have the most complaints?
2017 (9), 2016 (4), 2015 (3). See every Indian Roadmaster year compared.
What should I do if my 2015 Indian Roadmaster 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