repaired · 2026 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
NewRisk. A ramp door that breaks during use increases the risk of injury.
2025 Forest River RiverstoneProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 Forest River Riverstone, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-550 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Forest River Riverstone has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2025 Forest River Riverstone 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 · 2026 Q3
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 Forest River.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other Riverstone 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 Riverstone median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Riverstone owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Found that two separate brake lines became disconnected from the brake units allowing all of the brake fluid to spray out and put zero pressure on the brake pads. There is a Facebook page for Riverstone owners. I found that there are a handful of other reports of similar brake failure on other…
Own a 2025 Riverstone?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.