2023 Fleetwood BounderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2023 Fleetwood Bounder, most often about the structure. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-121 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 21, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Fleetwood Bounder 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
Structure11
Trailer hitches10

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

6 recalls

2023 Fleetwood Bounder 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.

36%repaired · 2026 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 25V-121 · Feb 27, 2025 · 2,666 vehicles · 963 repaired

Risk. Exhaust fumes inside the cabin increases the risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

48%repaired · 2025 Q1

Trailer hitches

Recall 23V-351 · May 18, 2023 · 1,186 vehicles · 565 repaired

Risk. A tow vehicle that separates from the motorhome can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2025 Q1

Doors: lock

Recall 23V-166 · Mar 14, 2023 · 479 vehicles · 288 repaired

Risk. The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

48%repaired · 2024 Q4

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 22V-949 · Dec 22, 2022 · 1,540 vehicles · 733 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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53%repaired · 2024 Q3

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 22V-832 · Nov 9, 2022 · 687 vehicles · 366 repaired

Risk. Loose step tread may shift or detach when stepped on, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

37%repaired · 2024 Q3

Adjustment: automatic electrical/hydraulic

Recall 22V-655 · Aug 30, 2022 · 4,395 vehicles · 1,605 repaired

Risk. A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase 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 Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other Bounder 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 Bounder median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What Bounder owners report

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

On [XXX], after arriving at our campground in Tok, Alaska, the main entry-door latch/handle on our 2023 Fleetwood Bounder motorhome failed completely. I parked the motorhome in front of the campground office. When I attempted to open the main entry door by lifting the door handle, the handle broke…
Complaint 11758492 · Aug 21, 2026

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