Materials: flooring
Risk. A broken step increases the risk of injury.
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2020 Grand Design Solitude, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-061 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2026. Updated daily.
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 8 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
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. A broken step increases the risk of injury.
Risk. An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. An LP gas leak increases 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 Grand Design.
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 Solitude median. How we score
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Grand Design Solitude, and the recalls they led to.
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Recreational Solitude RV. The contact stated that there was extensive frame flex in the RV. The contact stated that the slide-outs rolled out while turning. The contact stated that there was an issue with the kingpin that related to the flex frame. The doors…
The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Solitude. The contact stated that while completing routine maintenance on the RV, the contact noticed that there were three cracks on the passenger’s side frame, and there was a crack on the weld. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
This is an ongoing problem. I have had multiple frame related issues with this 5th wheel RV. The bedroom closet wall separated causing items to fall into the opening, A crack developed that eventually reached 9 " in length in the sidewall by the bedroom slide. Most of the frame gussets supporting…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.