repaired · 2025 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2021 Forest River SunseekerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2021 Forest River Sunseeker, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-358 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 9, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Forest River Sunseeker has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Vehicle speed control
1Electrical system
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2021 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.
no report yet
Air bags: side/window
Risk. If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the…
no report yet
Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, 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
2021 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
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sunseeker owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The message center displayed “Service Advance Trac” and the cruise control stopped working. Right after this event the steering wheel was no longer straight when driving straight but angled counterclockwise about 30 degrees. After this happened the warning always comes back and the cruise shuts off…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE CRUISE-CONTROL AND HILL ASSIST DEACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY AS THE HILL ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE NEXT DAY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING…
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