No complaints are listed for the 2021 Indian Chieftain. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as INDIAN CHIEFTAIN.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
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22 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 |
| EQUIPMENT | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
Date: 2025-05-31. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ENGINE.
Indian Motorcycles is releasing a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid cooled motorcycles. This Team Tip provides additional details on the systems and components that may contribute to misfire or runabillity concern, along with how to repair them.
Date: 2025-03-12. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding removal and installation of the battery on 2014+ Chieftain motorcycles.
Date: 2025-03-12. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This Indian Motorcycle help center article contains information regarding the inspection and adjustment of the clutch lever on 2014+ Chieftain motorcycles.
Date: 2025-03-05. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This Indian Motorycle help center article provides information regarding inspection and tension adjustment of the drive belt on 2014+ Chieftain motorcycles.
Date: 2025-02-13. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding brake inspection and maintenance regarding 2014+ Indian Chieftain motorcycles.
Date: 2023-10-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Some RIDE COMMAND 7" displays may experience a blank screen, blackout, or the impression that it won't turn on, leading to display replacement.
Date: 2023-07-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Indian Motorcycle has developed a new power windshield motor which is now used on some MY23 Indian Motorcycles. In an effort to deliver consistent quality, Indian Motorcycle has released this Service Advisory to address worn power windshield motor bushings on some MY20-MY23 Indian Motorcycles.
Date: 2023-05-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Indian Motorcycles has released a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid-cooled motorcycles. View Team Tip I-22-09-01 (https://www.polarisdealers.com/VirtualMaster/StopSiteFiles/TeamTips/IND/I-22-09-01.pdf) for additional details and diagnostics on the systems and components
Date: 2023-03-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE RIDE COMMAND 1.3.1 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW (7A A?A A A A DISPLAYS) The new Ride Command 1.3.1 software includes a new feature and many great usability improvements. The software comes standard on all model year 2023 Challenger, Indian Pursuit, Chieftain and Roadmaster bikes. It will be
Date: 2022-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Indian Motorcycles is releasing a guide to aid in misfire diagnosis on heavyweight air and liquid cooled motorcycles. This Team Tip provides additional details on the systems and components that may contribute to misfire or runabillity concern, along with how to repair them.
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| CHIEFTAIN | 0 |
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