2022 Indian FTR1200
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 3 owner complaints filed for this model year.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, storageNov 14, 2024
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2022 FTR 1200 R Carbon, FTR 1200, FTR 1200 S and FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. These motorcycles may have been assembled with an altered fuel tank containing holes that can leak fuel.
A fuel tank leak increases the risk of fire or injury.
Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-09.
Campaign 24V860000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lightsFeb 2, 2024
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Challenger, Challenger Dark Horse, Challenger Limited, 2022 Challenger Dark Horse Icon, Challenger Elite, FTR 1200, FTR 1200 Rally, FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200 R Carbon, Pursuit Dark Horse, Challenger JD Limited Edition, Pursuit Limited Icon, Pursuit Dark Horse Premium, Pursuit Limited, Pursuit Limited Premium, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, FTR 1200, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly and without brake application from the rider. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2024. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-24-03.
Campaign 24V069000 on NHTSA.gov
EngineAug 23, 2022
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019-2020 and 2022 FTR 1200, 2019-2020 FTR 1200 S, and 2020 FTR 1200 Rally motorcycles. The coolant junction may leak.
Hot coolant leaking on a rider can increase the risk of injury. Coolant leaking on the rear tire can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the coolant junction, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-22-04.
Campaign 22V636000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
2 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Jul 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Indian FTR1200 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at various speeds on several occasions, the motorcycle lost automotive power with battery failure and an inoperable ABS. The contact stated that the ECM was sending 16 amps to the battery instead of the standard 14 amps, causing the battery to fail prematurely. The motorcycle was taken to a local dealer and was diagnosed with electrical failures; however, the motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,300.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 13, 2022
Motorcycle will shut down for no reason. Full loss of power. Purchased motorcycle on 6/28/22. The bike has been back to the dealership twice. Still same problem. Dangerous!!! You will be driving around in traffic and all of a sudden it will just die.