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2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse problems

The most common problem on the 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse is tires. Its complaint count is close to a typical Challenger Dark Horse model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
13
Worst area
Tires

The worst 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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    1

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    1

Recalls 1

Exterior lighting: brake lightsReported February 2, 2024 · 11,648 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
Unintended illumination of the brake lights may create confusion for the drivers following the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 24V069000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse 13

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 10, 2026 · Tires · IA

180/60 R16 m/c Mezeler Cruistec rear tire. Tire has internal malfunction, possible design or manufacturing flaw. LARGE bulge developed on right 1/3 of tire tread making riding the motorcycle dangerous. MULTIPLE failures of this tire brand/model & size have been seen and posted on facebook Indian Challenger and Harley Road Glide owners pages. This IS NOT an isolated incident. I believe this model & size of tire needs to be recalled by the manufacturer and replaced with a SAFE alternative. Tire is at roughly 50% tread life. Never overloaded. Air pressure monitored every ride via a TPS unit. Never run low on air psi, I carry a portable compressor to be sure tire is at operating pressure.

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Questions about the 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse

Is the 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse, close to a typical Challenger Dark Horse model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse?

Tires, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2020 Indian Challenger Dark Horse have?

1 recall, covering exterior lighting.

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