2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Suspension is the leading concern among 2 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 3 Pursuit Dark Horse model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsAug 15, 2023
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2023 Challenger, Pursuit Dark Horse Icon w/Premium Package, Pursuit Dark Horse w/Premium Package, and Pursuit Limited w/Premium Package motorcycles. The fuel line may have been improperly assembled, which can result in an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. All motorcycles have been remedied. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-23-06.
Campaign 23V582000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
2 reports, newest first.
Suspension, Tires, Aug 4, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 30-45 MPH, the front end of the motorcycle was violently shaking. There was no warning light illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to several dealers, and the failure was confirmed after the motorcycle was ridden; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and agreed to replace the tires. The tires were replaced but failed to fix the issue. The motorcycle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 750.
Suspension, Tires, Dec 31, 2024
The contact owns a 2023 Indian Pursuit Dark Horse Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 40 MPH, the front end started to wobble. The motorcycle was unstable. The motorcycle wobbled violently and was uncontrollable while the rider’s hands were touching the handlebars lightly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the front tire needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The motorcycle was taken back to the local dealer, where the front tire was replaced again, and the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer informed the dealer to replace the front wheel assembly, the front tire, the wheel assembly, and the handlebar weights, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted but declined to buy back the motorcycle. Two factory engineers determined that the motorcycle was working as designed. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.