repaired · 2025 Q4
Structure: body
Risk. A detached spare tire may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Airstream BasecampProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2021 Airstream Basecamp, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-614 the manufacturer reports only 5% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Airstream Basecamp has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Visibility
1Equipment
1Structure
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2021 Airstream Basecamp 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.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An improperly terminated wire can cause an electrical shock, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Appliance: oven/stove/cooktop
Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. A window glass that detaches from the trailer can increase the risk of injury or crash.
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repaired · 2024 Q3
Appliance: oven/stove/cooktop
Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. If inflated per printed information the tires could be underinflated, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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 Airstream.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Basecamp 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 Basecamp median. How we score
'06'07'08'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Basecamp owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2021 Airstream Basecamp. The contact received notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V932000 (Visibility, Equipment). The contact stated that while parked in storage, he observed the rear entry glass window was shattered but was still holding together. The contact added that when he…
Own a 2021 Basecamp?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.