2022 Indian FTR1200Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2022 Indian FTR1200, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-636 the manufacturer reports only 52% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Indian FTR1200 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system20
Engine10
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel/propulsion system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2022 Indian FTR1200 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

60%repaired · 2025 Q4

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 24V-069 · Feb 2, 2024 · 11,648 vehicles · 6,982 repaired

Risk. Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Indian.

Best & worst years

2022 vs. every other FTR1200 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FTR1200 median. How we score

'19'20'22
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FTR1200 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11670616 · Jul 1, 2025 · 1,300 miles
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.
Complaint 11473650 · Jul 13, 2022

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