No complaints are listed for the 2017 Indian Scout. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as INDIAN SCOUT.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2018-06-19. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may have air left in the system after the assembly process.
Consequence: Air in the brake system can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the front and rear anti-lock brake system, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-07.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
27 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 11 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
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| ENGINE | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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11032379
Date: 2026-04-16. Type: Other. Systems: STEERING.
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to install grips on model year(s) 2015-2024 Scout.
11023576
Date: 2025-09-16. Type: Other. Systems: SUSPENSION.
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding shock inspection and adjustment on model year 2015 - 2024 Indian Scout motorcycles.
11021135
Date: 2025-07-16. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
This Indian Help Center article provides information regarding how to change the oil on Model Year 2015-2024 Indian Scout motorcycles.
11021137
Date: 2025-07-16. Type: Other. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
This Indian Help Center article provides details regarding how to remove and replace the headlamp bulb Model Year 2015-2024 Indian Scout Motorcycles.
11017441
Date: 2025-04-17. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Indian Motorcycle identified that on Indian Scout Models there is a potential for damage to occur to electrical hardware or the vehicle harness if the battery ground cable and ground joint is not connected properly. Damage can occur during procedures that require the battery cable to be disconnected
11014763
Date: 2025-03-01. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove and replace the battery on your Scout, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber Twenty or Scout Rogue.
11014766
Date: 2025-03-01. Type: Other. Systems: SEATS.
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to remove the driver's seat on Indian Scout motorcycles.
11014753
Date: 2025-02-26. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding the inspection and maintenance of the brake system on Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Bobber Twenty and Scout Rogue motorcycles.
11014756
Date: 2025-02-26. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to properly maintain and adjust the clutch lever on your Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Bobber Twenty, and Scout Rogue.
11014757
Date: 2025-02-26. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This Indian Motorcycle help center article provides information regarding how to inspect and adjust the drive belt tension on your Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, Scout Bobber, Scout Bobber Twenty or Scout Rogue.