repaired · 2023 Q4
Tires: tread/belt
Risk. Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Heartland CycloneProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2021 Heartland Cyclone, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-849 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Heartland Cyclone has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Suspension
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2021 Heartland Cyclone 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 · 2023 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Loose wires can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the landing legs buckle, the trailer will drop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury or death.
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
2021 vs. every other Cyclone 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 Cyclone median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Cyclone owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2021 Heartland Cyclone. The contact stated that the RV was parked at a campground charging station when the contact noticed there was dark grey smoke coming from inside of the RV under the bar area in the vehicle. The contact unplugged the main power from the vehicle and removed…
Own a 2021 Cyclone?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.