NHTSA Safety Recalls
Indian Chieftain Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2014 to 2019, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 6 model years (2014–2019) the Indian Chieftain has 22 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2018 with 4; the cleanest is 2019 with 3.
- Model years
- 6
- Total recalls
- 22
- Worst year
- 2018
- Cleanest year
- 2019
2014–2019
4 recalls
3 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Indian Chieftain | 3 | |
| 2018 Indian Chieftain | 4 | |
| 2017 Indian Chieftain | 3 | |
| 2016 Indian Chieftain | 4 | |
| 2015 Indian Chieftain | 4 | |
| 2014 Indian Chieftain | 4 |
What gets recalled most on the Indian Chieftain
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE5
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM3
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER2
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS2
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS1
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable vehicle. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific vehicle is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.