6
recalls
The Indian Chieftain Dark Horse has 6 recalls covering 42,588 vehicles as reported; model year 2018 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2018: 3
Units affected
43K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system3
- Power train2
- Unknown or other2
- Engine1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Complaints
- 7
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse by component
- Electrical system2 · 8,815 units
- Exterior lighting2 · 31K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 1,215 units
- Suspension1 · 1,773 units
Indian Chieftain Dark Horse recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2024 | Indian Challenger, Challenger Dark Horse, Challenger Limited, Chieftain and 10 more (2024): SuspensionNo. 24V550000 | Crash risk | 1,773 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Indian Chieftain, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited and 6 more (2023-2024): Engine and engine coolingNo. 23V829000 | Crash risk | 1,215 |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Indian Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain and 4 more (2014-2020): Exterior lightingNo. 22V635000 | Crash risk | 28,689 |
| Dec 11, 2019 | Indian Chief Dark Horse, Chieftain, Chieftain Dark Horse, FTR1200 and 4 more (2019): Electrical systemNo. 19V882000 | Crash risk | 5,474 |
| Apr 10, 2018 | Indian Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage and 11 more (2018): Electrical systemNo. 18V228000 | Poisoning | 3,341 |
| Oct 27, 2017 | Indian Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage and 7 more (2017-2018): Exterior lightingNo. 17V682000 | Crash risk | 2,096 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2024 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2024 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse have?
6 recalls cover the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, for 42,588 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse?
Electrical system: named in 3 of the 7 safety complaints about the Indian Chieftain Dark Horse, then power train (2). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.