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2021 Coachmen NovaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2021 Coachmen Nova, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-286 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 6%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kEquipment, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Coachmen Nova has problems

3 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
Equipment20
Structure10

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

4 recalls

2021 Coachmen Nova 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.

51%repaired · 2026 Q1

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 24V-040 · Jan 25, 2024 · 2,519 vehicles · 1,296 repaired

Risk. An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

6%repaired · 2025 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 23V-286 · Apr 21, 2023 · 1,027 vehicles · 60 repaired

Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

46%repaired · 2024 Q2

Appliance: oven/stove/cooktop

Recall 22V-361 · May 20, 2022 · 162 vehicles · 75 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

82%repaired · 2023 Q4

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 21V-692 · Sep 3, 2021 · 175 vehicles · 143 repaired

Risk. Hydrogen gas inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury.

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 Coachmen.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other Nova 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 Nova median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What Nova owners report

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

The contact owns a 2022 Coachmen Nova RV constructed on a 2021 Ram Promaster 3500 chassis. The contact stated that the passenger’s side awning failed to lock securely. After driving for approximately seven hours in a rainstorm, the awning opened and flipped over the RV. There were no reported…
Complaint 11608009 · Aug 12, 2024 · 6,000 miles

Own a 2021 Nova?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.