- 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
2019 Indian Springfield Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2019 Indian Springfield with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). Those complaints describe 1 injury. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2022 for the software. For comparison, the 2018 has 0 and the 2020 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Springfield year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 2019 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2019 Indian Springfield problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2019 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 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
- The risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-05.
- 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2019 Indian Springfield
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2019 Indian Springfield equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: D250, Tire Size: 180/60R16. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH with a passenger, the rear tire exploded. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the tire explosion lifted the back of the motorcycle, causing him to be ejected and the passenger fell fall off the back. A police report was filed. The contact was taken to the hospital and was in a coma; he was then diagnosed with brain trauma....
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The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The tires were not replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The bike was in a holding yard and was going to be auctioned. The approximate tire failure mileage was 4,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 16,000. The DOT Number was not available. The VIN was not available.
Indian Springfield: every year compared
All Springfield years2019 Indian Springfield vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Indian Springfield | 1 | 3 | C | |
| 2019 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Indian Chief Roadmaster | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2019 Indian Chieftain | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Indian Roadmaster Elite | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2019 Indian Chieftain Classic | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Indian Scout Bobber | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Indian Chieftan | 1 | 0 | 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 2019 Indian Springfield
Does the 2019 Indian Springfield have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Indian Springfield: software (August 2022); fuses and circuit breakers (December 2019); 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 2019 Indian Springfield?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2019 Indian Springfield had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 5, 2022 and the latest on December 5, 2022. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2019 Indian Springfield a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 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 2019 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