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2021 Airstream Flying CloudProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Airstream Flying Cloud, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-671 the manufacturer reports only 57% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 57%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 10, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Airstream Flying Cloud has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2021 Airstream Flying Cloud 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.

57%repaired · 2023 Q3

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 21V-671 · Aug 27, 2021 · 222 vehicles · 126 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

57%repaired · 2023 Q2

Appliance: oven/stove/cooktop

Recall 21V-345 · May 12, 2021 · 667 vehicles · 379 repaired

Risk. A draft can cause the flame to enter the non-sealed cabinet, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Flying Cloud 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 Flying Cloud median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Flying Cloud owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The brakes on my new Airstream Flying Cloud (23 ft) are unreliable, lock up, and/or engage without notice, endangering myself and others. Trailer was purchased on 16 Mar 2021. Took it on a 400 mile trip without incident. Before the second 400 mile trip on 8 Sep, I noticed the some running lights…
Complaint 11460312 · Apr 10, 2022

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