Forest River XLR Toyhauler problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 14 recalls on file for the Forest River XLR Toyhauler (2016–2024).

Complaints
22
Recalls
14
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Forest River XLR Toyhauler model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Forest River XLR Toyhauler model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2024 XLR Toyhauler10001Body & Structure
2023 XLR Toyhauler00001—
2022 XLR Toyhauler70216Electrical System
2021 XLR Toyhauler110004Wheels & Tires
2020 XLR Toyhauler10001Body & Structure
2018 XLR Toyhauler00001—
2017 XLR Toyhauler10005Wheels & Tires
2016 XLR Toyhauler10002Suspension

Most common Forest River XLR Toyhauler problem areas (all years)

  • Wheels & Tires
    11 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    6 complaints
  • Electrical System
    5 complaints
  • Suspension
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Forest River XLR Toyhauler received by NHTSA each month.

Forest River XLR Toyhauler recalls

  • Recall 26V390000Jun 15, 202638 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: Referencing the incorrect GVWR may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V727000Oct 24, 20251,868 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A detached water thank can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V556000Jul 29, 202249,295 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V243000Apr 13, 202299,190 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V143000Mar 11, 2022645 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V135000Mar 8, 20221,009 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V830000Oct 22, 2021125 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: Cargo could contact the furnace wiring and other components, resulting in an electrical short and increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 21V829000Oct 22, 20213 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V767000Dec 10, 2020200 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: An inaccurate weight on the Federal Placard can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, possibly causing damage to the tires and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V134000Feb 23, 2018157 vehiclesModel years 2016–2018

    Risk: If the trailer becomes uncoupled, the existing safety chains may fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V366000Jun 5, 2017100 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: An equalizer that is too short in length may cause a failure of the equalizer and/or axle springs, resulting in a possible loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V306000May 8, 201752 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: The incorrect information may cause the operator to underinflate the tire, potentially causing tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V957000Dec 31, 2016366 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: The hinge pin may separate from the hinge plate, leading the side of the door to shift. This condition could cause the springs to lift off the hinged end of the door and could cause the top of the door to swing down with more force than normal, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  • Recall 16V846000Nov 22, 20165 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the Federal Placard is missing the correct axle information, the operator may overload the trailer, causing a loss of a vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Forest River models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology