2022 Forest River XLR ToyhaulerProblems, recalls & complaints

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.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Forest River XLR Toyhauler has problems

7 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
Electrical system32
Equipment32
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10
Service brakes10
Structure10
Tires10
Trailer hitches11

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

6 recalls

2022 Forest River XLR Toyhauler 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.

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 →

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 →

62%repaired · 2024 Q1

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 22V-143 · Mar 11, 2022 · 645 vehicles · 398 repaired

Risk. Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

62%repaired · 2024 Q1

Electrical system

Recall 22V-135 · Mar 8, 2022 · 1,009 vehicles · 623 repaired

Risk. Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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61%repaired · 2024 Q1

Structure

Recall 21V-830 · Oct 22, 2021 · 125 vehicles · 76 repaired

Risk. Cargo could contact the furnace wiring and other components, resulting in an electrical short and increasing 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 XLR Toyhauler 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 XLR Toyhauler median. How we score

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In owners' words

What XLR Toyhauler owners report

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…
Complaint 11711346 · Jan 16, 2026
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…
Complaint 11529767 · Jun 30, 2023
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…
Complaint 11464889 · May 16, 2022

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