- 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
2020 Indian Springfield Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 Indian Springfield have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2022 for the software.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Springfield year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 Indian Springfield 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
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No complaints about the 2020 Indian Springfield yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Indian Springfield: every year compared
All Springfield years2020 Indian Springfield vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Indian Springfield | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2020 Indian Scout Bobber | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Indian Challenger | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse | 1 | 1 | 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 2020 Indian Springfield
Does the 2020 Indian Springfield have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Indian Springfield: software (August 2022). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2020 Indian Springfield had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2020 Indian Springfield a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 82 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than 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 2020 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