2019 Forest River SunseekerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2019 Forest River Sunseeker, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-357 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Forest River Sunseeker 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
Structure20
Equipment10
Suspension10

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

1 recall

2019 Forest River Sunseeker 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.

81%repaired · 2021 Q2

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 18V-357 · Jun 1, 2018 · 471 vehicles · 383 repaired

Risk. Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 Forest River.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other Sunseeker 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 Sunseeker median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Sunseeker owners report

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

Improper welding on chassis frame extensions. 6 individual points for welds and insufficient and pose an extreme safety risk. National General Insurance sent out an inspector and I have a report denying my claim under insurance and calling this a manufacturer default (Chevy Chassis, Forest River…
Complaint 11689712 · Sep 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Sunseeker RV. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine service it was discovered that the rooftop solar panel was no longer attached to the vehicle. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the panel was missing and possibly detached…
Complaint 11460475 · Apr 12, 2022 · 16,115 miles

Own a 2019 Sunseeker?

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