2022 Coachmen NovaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2022 Coachmen Nova, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-286 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 25, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 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
Electrical system10
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

5 recalls

2022 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 →

36%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system: software

Recall 22V-737 · Oct 4, 2022 · 962 vehicles · 345 repaired

Risk. An awning that unintentionally extends or retracts increases the risk of injury.

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 →

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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

2022 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
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In owners' words

What Nova owners report

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

I parked my 2022 Coachman Nova 20C at the Scenic Overlook on [XXX] at approx 11:15 AM. As I opened the right side sliding door, the CAREFREE, Freedom RM, awning spontaneously extended. The Firefly touchpad next to the door was unresponsive to retracting touch command. Once extended, no attempt to…
Complaint 11543929 · Sep 11, 2023

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