2019 Indian Springfield Dark Horse

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Engine is the leading concern among 1 owner complaints filed for this model year.

Primary concernEngine1 reports · 100% of complaints
Owner complaints1Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship1 safety recallNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Engine1

Recalls and investigations

  1. Electrical system, wiring, fuses and circuit breakersDec 11, 2019

    Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Chieftain, Vintage, Roadmaster, Dark Horse, Springfield, and FTR1200 motorcycles. A 10A circuit breaker may be defective, tripping unexpectedly and causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

    Indian will notify owners and provide a new 10A circuit breaker and installation instructions. Owners may choose to have the part installed at a dealership, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-05.

    Campaign 19V882000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints

1 report, newest first.

  1. Engine, May 6, 2020

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD DARK HORSE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED MOTORCYCLES OF DULLES LOCATED AT 22890 QUICKSILVER DR, SUITE. 189, DULLES, VA 20166, 703-330-1200, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE NEEDED A STAGE THREE BIG BOARD KIT UPGRADE TO THE ENGINE. THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED A CASE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.