repaired · 2026 Q1
Appliance: oven/stove/cooktop
Risk. A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
2023 Heartland BighornProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2023 Heartland Bighorn, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-236 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Heartland Bighorn has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2023 Heartland Bighorn 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
Other: labels
Risk. Incorrect tire size information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
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 Heartland.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Bighorn 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 Bighorn median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Bighorn owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2023 Heartland Bighorn built on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The contact stated that while the awning was opened, the front passenger’s side the awning fractured. The contact stated that the water tank also filled up with water independently. On another occasion, while…
Own a 2023 Bighorn?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.