- The problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain accessory brake levers, part number 2883795-658, sold for use on Scout and Scout bobber motorcycles. The accessory brake lever adjustment screw may have been set incorrectly, causing unintentional front brake application.
- The risk
- The accessory brake lever may apply the front brake, increasing the application while riding until the front wheel locks up, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Indian Motorcycle Company will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement parts, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-01.
Vehicle safety record
2015 Indian Scout Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2015 Indian Scout with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (4) and the acceleration & cruise control (3). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 1 injury. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 2019 for the service brakes. For comparison, the 2016 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Scout year, for its age
#241 most complained-about 2015 vehicle
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2015 Indian Scout problems
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2015 Indian Scout 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
- The problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015 Scout N15MSA00AA, N15MSA00AH, N15MSA00AR, N15MSA00AS, N15MSA00BA, N15MSA00BH, N15MSA00BS, N15MSA00CA, and N15MSA00CS motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to April 9, 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 inspect and replace the rear brake master cylinder, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact the Indian Motorcycle Consumer Service Department at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-01 A/B.
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8 complaints about the 2015 Indian Scout
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2015 Indian Scout motorcycle equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Commander 2, Tire Size: 150/80/60, DOT Number: W8F700BX2623. The contact stated that while riding at speeds between 50 - 60 MPH, the motorcycle experienced a light hopping and became slightly unstable. The contact measured the tires and determined that the front tire was out of round. The contact stated that the tire was a replacement tire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,500. The VIN was not available.
When decelerating for normal stops, turns, or slow traffic conditions, the engine will decrease rpms until it reaches about 2300 rpm, then it either hangs at that rpm or surges into an uncontrolled rpm chane of 1700 to 2400. This up aand down rpm change has lasted for 30-45 seconds sometimes even longer. The rpm will also remain at high idle apx 1500 before returning to idle of 1100 rpm. This occurs during every ride. Giving the throttle a quick twist will not necessarily decrease speed this condition is very...
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dangerous because it occurs without warning and could result in the rider being forced to take a turn wider than expected (possibly being forced into an oncoming traffic lane), rear end collision with a vehicle in front of you, or perhaps losing control and laying motorcycle down in traffic and being struck by another vehicle.This erratic throttle is more noticeable while riding on city streets where you are constantly changing engine rpm and shifting into the lower gears. Obviously these conditions will not be noticed during highway speed. As to the possible problem, fuel control, computer and sensors. Nevertheless polaris needs to address the issue and fix it. This is a very serious condition for any rider to be faced with. There is no excuss for polaris to ignor these complaints and act like they have never heard of such a problem. This has been reported on the indian forum by other owners. Note: other report is where most of this report is from. It explains the issue extremely well. All owners should be notified about this unsafe condition and repaired under warranty I have a video of this occuring
For over a year now my scout will uncontrollably rev in low gears after getting hot. This happens at stops and going into turns most commonly. Multiple times it has almost caused me to wreck and if I were a less experienced rider I would have. I have contacted multiple dealers to attempt an under warranty fix and have been told they have fix and that they arent even aware of the problem.
When decelerating for normal stops, turns, or slow traffic conditions, the engine will decrease rpms until it reaches about 2300 rpm, then it either hangs at that rpm or surges to about 2600-2700 rpm and hangs there for up to 30 seconds. If I blip the throttle rapidly 2-3 times (twist it open and let it go repeatedly) the engine speed will "unstick" and the engine will decrease speed is normal.M this condition is very dangerous because it occurs without warning and could result in the rider being forced to take a...
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turn wider than expected (possibilty of being forced into an oncoming traffic lane), rear end collision with a vehicle in front of you, or perhaps losing control and laying e motorcycle down in traffic and being struck by another vehicle. The described condition is intermittent, but seems to occur more frequently in warmer conditions, after riding at highway speed for extended periods then slowing into local neighborhood or side street traffic (elevated engine heat condition), and frequently for me when downshifting from 4th to 3rd gear or 3rd to 2nd gear as the motorcycle passes through the 25-35 mph speed range. This is a throttle by wire fuel control design, and I suspect either a faulty ecu where the problem is heat sensitive, or perhaps faulty o2 sensors which provide improper data to the portion of the ecu that monitors fuel/air mix and adjusts fuel quantity being supplied to the injection system. I have reported the problem on two occasions to my local dealership but they are unable to pinpoint a cause. I know of at least four other riders reporting the same problem on the same make/model/year motorcycle so this is not an isolated occurrence.
Motorcycle experiences repeated throttle surges when attempting to decelerate. Problem worsens with increased ambient temps during summer months. Surges are most evident when attempting to slow to a stop or initiate a turn.
When coming to a stop , the engine speed or rpm will hang up at around 2500 rpm for several seconds,,,instead of going to idle rpm speed.This causes the operator to have to pull in the clutch and brake more aggresivly than normal...One day this is going to kil someone. Normaly a motorcycle engine will go to idle spped when closing the throttle in coming to a stop. My 2015 indian scout will hold the throttle at above idle speed,,,around 2500 rpm , when slowing down to come to a stop. Making it very difficult to...
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stop,,,, unles I pull in the clutch,, which negates the engines above nrmal throttle position. The throttle has no cables,,, this is a "fly by wire " throttle system...Something in the software is causing this problem. I am a long time motorcycle owner and operator with 50 { fifty } years of experience and 4 motorcycle in my garage. This neeeds the attention of the manufacture////i indian !!
I applied the brakes to slow quickly and the rear brake was inoperable. The front brake locked and I skidded into a grassy ditch. The bike laid down on the right side. There was cosmetic damage on the right side of the bike but the rear brake lever moves freely and when activated, the lever sticks without applying the brake. Per the dealership, the rod pulled through the washer. The dealership sent the entire system- master cylinder, caliper, lines, and pedal- to the company at their request. The company...
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safety department claimed that since there was damage to the right side of the bike, the pedal was damaged and not faulty. The dealership had performed the recall previously and it had passed to the manufacturer's standards. The dealership had at least one other case with the same issue- the rod pulled through the washer.
Had just made a turn on to sr 26 melrose, fl, toward ocala, fl on march 14, 2015 at 1:00pm. When a vehicle pulled out in front of me. I did an emergency stop but the engine stalled an the rear tire locked. Assuming that if the rear tire locks. It could cause the engine to stall. I feel the rear brakes locked an caused the bike to lose control. I couldn't maintain control. An in the end dumped the bike. I now as a result of the accident. I have 3 broken bones in my left wrist now. Along with the bike in the indian...
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of ocala's service shop. Pending a repair cost of $5000 dollars. Which warranty wouldn't cover. Now seeing this current recall. I feel polaris should replace the parts or the bike. *Tr
Indian Scout: every year compared
All Scout years2015 Indian Scout vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Indian Scout | 8 | 2 | D | |
| 2015 Indian Chief Vintage | 4 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Indian Roadmaster | 3 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Indian Chieftain | 2 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2015 Indian Chief | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 2015 Indian Scout
Does the 2015 Indian Scout have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Indian Scout: service brakes (February 2019); master cylinder (March 2015). 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 Scout?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (4), acceleration & cruise control (3), brakes (2).
How many complaints has the 2015 Indian Scout had?
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 23, 2015 and the latest on March 13, 2025. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2015 Indian Scout a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 28 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Indian Scout 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 Scout years have the most complaints?
2001 (9), 2015 (8), 2002 (6). See every Indian Scout year compared.
What should I do if my 2015 Indian Scout 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