repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Unprotected wiring can increase the risk of a fire.
2020 Forest River WildwoodProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2020 Forest River Wildwood, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-727 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Forest River Wildwood has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Equipment
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2020 Forest River Wildwood 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
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Appliance: oven/stove/cooktop
Risk. A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Risk. If the brakes of the trailer do not engage, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 3 more recalls
repaired · 2025 Q1
Equipment
Risk. A fresh water tank that detaches from the frame could increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Service brakes, electric
Risk. In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Equipment
Risk. The rubber hose may melt, allowing gas to enter the vehicle, increasing 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 Forest River.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Wildwood 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 Wildwood median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Wildwood owners report
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact's husband owns a 2020 Forest River Wildwood. The contact stated that while using the propane tank, a strong propane odor was coming from the trailer. Upon investigation, the contact discovered a leak underneath the trailer from the propane line. The dealer was notified of the failure…
Own a 2020 Wildwood?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.