2020 Jayco EmbarkProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Jayco Embark, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-886 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 20, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Jayco Embark has problems

1 complaint 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
Equipment10

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

5 recalls

2020 Jayco Embark 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.

0%repaired · 2022 Q1

Suspension: rear

Recall 21V-886 · Nov 16, 2021 · 625 vehicles · 0 repaired

Risk. Loose or broken suspension fasteners can allow the rear-drive axle to shift out of place, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

0%repaired · 2022 Q1

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Recall 21V-769 · Sep 29, 2021 · 994 vehicles · 0 repaired

Risk. A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

46%repaired · 2023 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 21V-529 · Jul 13, 2021 · 833 vehicles · 381 repaired

Risk. Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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75%repaired · 2020 Q2

Trailer hitches

Recall 19V-177 · Mar 6, 2019 · 8 vehicles · 6 repaired

Risk. The damaged hitch may result in the towed vehicle separating from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 Jayco.

Best & worst years

2020 vs. every other Embark 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 Embark median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Embark owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The component involved is the LP regulator 2nd stage cover that is used on a travel trailer LP system. I received a recall notice to have the LP regulator replaced as they were know to be leaking. I took the trailer to my dealer and they replaced the LP regulator but I was told that they did not…
Complaint 11448265 · Jan 20, 2022

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