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2015 Indian Scout

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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8Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1.5

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

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What owners reported most

Fuel/propulsion System
4Vehicle Speed Control
3Service Brakes
2Electrical System
1Engine
1
All reported categories
Tires
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 8 of 8 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Service Brakes complaints

2 reports
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449 miles · Jul 19, 2015
Service BrakesCrash

I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW QUICKLY AND THE REAR BRAKE WAS INOPERABLE. THE FRONT BRAKE LOCKED AND I SKIDDED INTO A GRASSY DITCH. THE BIKE LAID DOWN ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THERE WAS COSMETIC DAMAGE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BIKE BUT THE REAR BRAKE LEVER MOVES FREELY AND WHEN ACTIVATED, THE LEVER STICKS WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKE. …

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I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO SLOW QUICKLY AND THE REAR BRAKE WAS INOPERABLE. THE FRONT BRAKE LOCKED AND I SKIDDED INTO A GRASSY DITCH. THE BIKE LAID DOWN ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THERE WAS COSMETIC DAMAGE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BIKE BUT THE REAR BRAKE LEVER MOVES FREELY AND WHEN ACTIVATED, THE LEVER STICKS WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKE. PER THE DEALERSHIP, THE ROD PULLED THROUGH THE WASHER. THE DEALERSHIP SENT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM- MASTER CYLINDER, CALIPER, LINES, AND PEDAL- TO THE COMPANY AT THEIR REQUEST. THE COMPANY SAFETY DEPARTMENT CLAIMED THAT SINCE THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BIKE, THE PEDAL WAS DAMAGED AND NOT FAULTY. THE DEALERSHIP HAD PERFORMED THE RECALL PREVIOUSLY AND IT HAD PASSED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S STANDARDS. THE DEALERSHIP HAD AT LEAST ONE OTHER CASE WITH THE SAME ISSUE- THE ROD PULLED THROUGH THE WASHER.

NHTSA ODI #10734986

684 miles · Mar 23, 2015
Service BrakesCrashInjury

HAD JUST MADE A TURN ON TO SR 26 MELROSE, FL, TOWARD OCALA, FL ON MARCH 14, 2015 AT 1:00PM. WHEN A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I DID AN EMERGENCY STOP BUT THE ENGINE STALLED AN THE REAR TIRE LOCKED. ASSUMING THAT IF THE REAR TIRE LOCKS. IT COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL. I FEEL THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED AN CAUSED THE BIKE T…

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HAD JUST MADE A TURN ON TO SR 26 MELROSE, FL, TOWARD OCALA, FL ON MARCH 14, 2015 AT 1:00PM. WHEN A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I DID AN EMERGENCY STOP BUT THE ENGINE STALLED AN THE REAR TIRE LOCKED. ASSUMING THAT IF THE REAR TIRE LOCKS. IT COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL. I FEEL THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED AN CAUSED THE BIKE TO LOSE CONTROL. I COULDN'T MAINTAIN CONTROL. AN IN THE END DUMPED THE BIKE. I NOW AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. I HAVE 3 BROKEN BONES IN MY LEFT WRIST NOW. ALONG WITH THE BIKE IN THE INDIAN OF OCALA'S SERVICE SHOP. PENDING A REPAIR COST OF $5000 DOLLARS. WHICH WARRANTY WOULDN'T COVER. NOW SEEING THIS CURRENT RECALL. I FEEL POLARIS SHOULD REPLACE THE PARTS OR THE BIKE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10701272

Official recalls

1

15V142000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

Mar 11, 2015

Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015 Scout N15MSA00AA, N15MSA00AH, N15MSA00AR, N15MSA00AS, N15MSA00BA, N15MSA00BH, N15MSA00BS, N15MSA00CA, and N15MSA00CS motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to April 9, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A full or partial loss of rear braking power may lengthen the distance needed to slow or stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear brake master cylinder, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact the Indian Motorcycle Consumer Service Department at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-15-01 A/B.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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