2022 Forest River WildwoodProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2022 Forest River Wildwood, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-682 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Forest River Wildwood has problems

9 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
Equipment41
Structure40
Electrical system10
Tires10
Wheels10

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

7 recalls

2022 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.

41%repaired · 2025 Q2

Potable water: storage tank

Recall 22V-729 · Sep 30, 2022 · 5,168 vehicles · 2,134 repaired

Risk. A tank falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

39%repaired · 2025 Q1

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 22V-562 · Aug 2, 2022 · 609 vehicles · 237 repaired

Risk. An awning that detaches increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

56%repaired · 2025 Q1

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 22V-556 · Jul 29, 2022 · 49,295 vehicles · 27,617 repaired

Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 22V-486 · Jul 8, 2022 · 19,911 vehicles

Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

54%repaired · 2024 Q2

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 22V-243 · Apr 13, 2022 · 99,190 vehicles · 53,264 repaired

Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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

2022 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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In owners' words

What Wildwood owners report

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

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Wildwood. The contact stated that the carbon monoxide alarms sounded while in the trailer. The contact and his wife opened up all the doors and windows as they both began to develop headaches and extreme fatigue. The contact and his wife went to the hospital;…
Complaint 11484106 · Sep 12, 2022
The gas line (propane) for the rear bumper mounted BBQ grill is laid on the main support rail of the chassis of the camper. The issue is there are sharp metal tapping screws the length of the support rail and the hose is rubbing on them. This could eventually cause the hose to leak propane and…
Complaint 11470199 · Jun 21, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Wildwood. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the trailer started swaying. The contact veered to the side of the road. Upon inspecting the trailer to determine the cause of the failure, the contact noticed that one of the underbelly pins had detached and…
Complaint 11466739 · May 31, 2022 · 250 miles

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