repaired · 2026 Q3
Hood: hinge and attachments
NewRisk. Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2021 Newmar BAY Star SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2021 Newmar BAY Star Sport, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-234 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Newmar BAY Star Sport has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Structure
2Service brakes
2Vehicle speed control
1Equipment
1Suspension
1Forward collision avoidance
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2021 Newmar BAY Star Sport 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 Q3
Rear/other: anchorage
Risk. Modified seat belt mounting brackets can fail to properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q1
repaired · 2023 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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repaired · 2022 Q4
Appliance: oven/stove/cooktop
Risk. A gas leak can increase 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 Newmar.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other BAY Star Sport 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 BAY Star Sport median. How we score
'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What BAY Star Sport owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2021 Newmar Bay Star Sport RV. The contact stated while driving the RV, the overhead bunk detached. The contact stated that the failure impaired his vision while driving. The RV was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was a fix for the failure. The dealer…
So I just had my oil changed. And when they shut the hood, the hood stop fell out the bottom. They really just glued the hood stop on? This is allowed? And they didn't even do it properly. And I'd know. I'm a former ASE Certified Master Tech. First, they used the adhesive as a spacer to make the…
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