- The problem
- Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
- The risk
- The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-339.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Indian Springfield Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Indian Springfield with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (2) and the fuel system (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2022 for the software. For comparison, the 2015 has 0 and the 2017 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Springfield year, for its age
#295 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Indian Springfield problems
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2016 Indian Springfield recalls 3
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 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.
- 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.
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3 complaints about the 2016 Indian Springfield
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
2016 Indian springfield motorcycle vin: [[redacted]] the headlight system went out on or about 09-05-20 following an indian repair shop visit for a recall on a digital shifting system (second time in shop for this issue). Right after this repair on 09-05-20 (and I cannot tell you exactly when, maybe 1 day or less, the headlights when out while I was driving this motorcycle, (moving on a street). On 9-10-20 I brought my 2016 indian springfield to daytona beach indian for diagnosis of the headlight system...
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outage problem. On 9-10-20 was informed by daytona beach indian that the vcm (vehicle control module) had failed, specifically pin # 11, this controlled the headlight system. Please note that both indian motorcycles and the nhtsa have a recall out on 2014 motorcycles, certain models, chief and chieftain. Nhtsa campaign number: 19v339000 and indian motorcycle company 01-19-02 - potential number of units affected 6,487. Indian motorcycle customer connections refuses to take any responsibility for this problem. Couldn't they have used a 2014 defective component the "vcm" on a 2016 motorcycle? Could they have more of a problem than they know of? Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6) *cc
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 indian springfield. The contact was not notified by the dealer, but the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v446000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system) and 16v877000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer had not supplied the parts to the dealer within a reasonable time frame to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 indian springfield motorcycle equipped with dunlop elite iii tires, size: 130/90/1673h (na). When cleaning the motorcycle, the contact noticed small cracks on both sides of the front tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Indian Springfield: every year compared
All Springfield years2016 Indian Springfield vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Indian Springfield | 3 | 3 | C | |
| 2016 Indian Scout | 6 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Indian Roadmaster | 4 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse | 4 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Indian Chieftain | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Indian Chief Vintage | 1 | 2 | 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 2016 Indian Springfield
Does the 2016 Indian Springfield have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Indian Springfield: software (August 2022); electrical system (October 2019); fuel system, gasoline (December 2016). 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 2016 Indian Springfield?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (2), fuel system (1), lights (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Indian Springfield had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 22, 2016 and the latest on October 22, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Indian Springfield a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Indian Springfield 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 Springfield years have the most complaints?
2016 (3), 2017 (1), 2019 (1). See every Indian Springfield year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Indian Springfield 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