Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2022 Forest River XLR Toyhauler, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-243 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 31, 2026. Updated daily.
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 |
| Equipment | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer hitches | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk. Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. Cargo could contact the furnace wiring and other components, resulting in an electrical short and 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.
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 XLR Toyhauler median. How we score
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On 10/17/2025 while parked at Bethpage Campground in Urbanna, VA, the roof of our RV caught fire. The fire alarms did not sound the only indication was smoke filling the RV. Thankful this was during the day and we were awake. I felt the walls finding nothing hot then went outside and discovered the…
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River XLR Toyhauler. Before purchasing the Toy Hauler, the contact noticed that the coupler had severe rust and was improperly welded. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V143000 (Equipment, Trailer Hitch) which she linked to the…
Electrical breakers continue to trip. Trim issues throughout along with floor bulking in kitchen. Both slides on on right side of camper leak when it rains. First trip out landing jacks did not work to level unit and one of the back glasses in the toy hauler scattered going down the road which was…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.