Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 16 recalls on file for the Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic (2015–2026).

Complaints
5
Recalls
16
Model years
12
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic 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 Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Seismic00002—
2025 Seismic10000Electrical System
2024 Seismic10000—
2023 Seismic10002Body & Structure
2022 Seismic00002—
2021 Seismic00002—
2020 Seismic00002—
2019 Seismic00003—
2018 Seismic00004—
2017 Seismic10004—
2016 Seismic00001—
2015 Seismic10004Suspension

Most common Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic problem areas (all years)

  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints

Jayco Fifth Wheel Seismic recalls

  • Recall 26V426000Jul 2, 2026205 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: The electrical system may overheat without a ground, increasing the risk of a fire. There is also an increased risk of injury from electrical shock.

  • Recall 25V578000Sep 4, 202575 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: The trailer may be accidentally overloaded after referencing the incorrect information, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V769000Oct 13, 202242 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: An improperly fitted fuel cap may leak fuel or vapors, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 22V571000Aug 4, 202211,532 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

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

  • Recall 22V301000May 5, 2022838 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

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

  • Recall 21V685000Sep 2, 202129,825 vehiclesModel years 2017–2021

    Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V336000Jun 9, 20201,105 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

  • Recall 20V091000Feb 17, 2020146 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: The underrated axles may result in the trailer being overloaded, possibly causing the operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V172000Mar 6, 2019758 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: The incorrect hardware may fail to properly secure the fuel tank, possibly resulting in the fuel tank detaching from trailer, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 19V169000Mar 5, 201973 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: Damaged brake lines may reduce the trailer's braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 18V364000Jun 1, 2018612 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: An unsecured propane tank could detach from the trailer and increase the risk of a crash or leak propane and increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V746000Nov 21, 201749,563 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V066000Feb 2, 201793 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the break away switch does not function correctly due to improper wiring and the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle during transit, the fifth wheel brakes will not automatically apply, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V713000Oct 6, 2016137 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: The incorrect fuse may not properly protect the circuit, allowing an electrical short to occur and increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 15V266000May 7, 20152,747 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the rivet shears under occupant load, the occupant may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  • Recall 14V515000Aug 26, 201429 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the user overloads the trailer by following the incorrect information on CCC label, it could affect drivability and cause premature tire wear or tire failure, increasing the risk of of a crash.

Other Jayco Fifth Wheel 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