2020 Airstream InterstateProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2020 Airstream Interstate, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-391 the manufacturer reports only 76% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Airstream Interstate has problems

2 complaints 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
Engine20
Engine and engine cooling10

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

3 recalls

2020 Airstream Interstate 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.

96%repaired · 2023 Q4

Other: labels

Recall 23V-772 · Nov 17, 2023 · 3,460 vehicles · 3,314 repaired

Risk. Incorrect tire information can result in under-inflated tires or installing the incorrect-size tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2022 Q2

Suspension: multiple axle

Recall 20V-391 · Jul 2, 2020 · 145 vehicles · 110 repaired

Risk. If the bolts carry the load rather than the bracket, it can cause them to break, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2020 vs. every other Interstate 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 Interstate median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Interstate owners report

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

Follow-up to a prior complaint on this VIN regarding a dangerous limp-mode event caused by a failed DEF injection nozzle. While climbing a steep grade on XXX in [XXX], the DEF dosing nozzle leaked, putting the vehicle into limp mode. Vehicle was limited to ~27 mph while surrounding traffic,…
Complaint 11755069 · Aug 5, 2026
Driving in the mountains on I-70 in Colorado, the check engine light came on indicating an emission issue. The vehicle would only go a 27 mph in a 65 mph zone. I had to drive in the right lane with semis and other vehicles passing me. I got to the dealer and they are saying the the DEF…
Complaint 11748134 · Jul 3, 2026

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