repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. Exhaust fumes inside the cabin increases the risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
2023 Fleetwood SouthwindProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2023 Fleetwood Southwind, most often about the engine and engine cooling. 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 April 25, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Fleetwood Southwind has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2023 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 · 2025 Q1
Trailer hitches
Risk. A tow vehicle that separates from the motorhome can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Doors: lock
Risk. The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2024 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Loose step tread may shift or detach when stepped on, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Southwind owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The storage compartments melted due to being to close to the exhaust pipe. Also the external propane pipe is very the exhaust pipe
Own a 2023 Southwind?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.