2016 Indian SPRINGFIELD: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
14,350 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2016 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 3 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 33.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Tires: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10927552 · 2016-11-22 (November 22, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD MOTORCYCLE EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP ELITE III TIRES, SIZE: 130/90/1673H (NA). WHEN CLEANING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMALL CRACKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10927552 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10979135 · 2017-04-18 (April 18, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V446000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 16V877000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SUPPLIED THE PARTS TO THE DEALER WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10979135 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11365722 · 2020-10-22 (October 22, 2020)
2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD MOTORCYCLE VIN: [XXX] THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM WENT OUT ON OR ABOUT 09-05-20 FOLLOWING AN INDIAN REPAIR SHOP VISIT FOR A RECALL ON A DIGITAL SHIFTING SYSTEM (SECOND TIME IN SHOP FOR THIS ISSUE). RIGHT AFTER THIS REPAIR ON 09-05-20 (AND I CANNOT TELL YOU EXACTLY WHEN, MAYBE 1 DAY OR LESS, THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THIS MOTORCYCLE, (MOVING ON A STREET). ON 9-10-20 I BROUGHT MY 2016 INDIAN SPRINGFIELD TO DAYTONA BEACH INDIAN FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM OUTAGE PROBLEM. ON 9-10-20 WAS INFORME…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11365722 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V877000 · Fuel System, Gasoline
Reported: 2016-12-06 (December 6, 2016)
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Vintage, Chieftan, Chieftan Dark Horse, Springfield and Roadmaster motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to July 15, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-16-03.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V776000 · Electrical System | Power Train:Manual Transmission
Reported: 2019-10-29 (October 29, 2019)
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster, and Springfield motorcycles. The gear position switch contacts may oxidize, causing the gear position display to inaccurately show that the motorcycle is in neutral when it is actually in gear.
Consequence: If the transmission is not in neutral when the motorcycle is started, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-03.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V635000 · Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:Software | Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Reported: 2022-08-19 (August 19, 2022)
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief, 2015 Chief Classic, 2014-2018 Chieftain, 2015-2020 Chief Vintage, 2016-2018 Chieftain Darkhorse, 2016-2020 Springfield, 2017-2018 Chieftain Limited, and 2018-2019 Chieftain Classic motorcycles. The electrical connection for the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) may fail, causing a loss of the front lights, including the headlight.
Consequence: The loss of lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electrical connection and VCM, as necessary. Dealers will update the VCM software, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2022. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 19V-339.
NHTSA campaign record ↗