repaired · 2025 Q1
Trailer hitches
Risk. A tow vehicle that separates from the motorhome can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Fleetwood SouthwindProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Fleetwood Southwind, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-615 the manufacturer reports only 17% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 18, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Fleetwood Southwind has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2020 Fleetwood Southwind 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.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Adjustment: automatic electrical/hydraulic
Risk. A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Materials: flooring
Risk. Gases entering the living area increases the risk of an injury and/or death.
repaired · 2022 Q3
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repaired · 2021 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the generator exhaust pipe is damaged, it may cause carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury or death.
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
2020 vs. every other Southwind 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 Southwind median. How we score
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In owners' words
What Southwind owners report
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This “Defect” refers to the leveling system of a Class A motorhome; specifically a Southwind 35K manufactured by Fleetwood on a Ford F53 chassis. This is a gas powered, front engine motorhome. Overview: The leveling system provides a means of stabilizing the motorhome when parked by extending jacks…
Own a 2020 Southwind?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.