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.
2022 Newmar BAY StarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2022 Newmar BAY Star, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-301 the manufacturer reports only 41% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Newmar BAY Star has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Service brakes
2Vehicle speed control
1Parking brake
1Power train
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2022 Newmar BAY Star 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 · 2026 Q1
Appliance: oven/stove/cooktop
Risk. A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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 · 2025 Q1
Doors: latch
Risk. The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2024 Q2
Lpg systems: lines and fittings
Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q1
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
2022 vs. every other BAY Star 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 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What BAY Star owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The brakes on the Ford chassis were damaged due to extreme heat before the unit was sold to me and have been damaged 2 additional times due to extreme heat in the first 3,500 miles. The unit was purchased new and had 1,460 miles when purchased in August 2022. Ford is attempting to repair the…
On numerous occasions the dash warning light will come on stating "Service Advance Trac". When this happens traction control, hill assist & cruise control all shut off without any warning. Sometimes the ABS light illuminates also. Ford does not seem to have a fix for this problem as it has effected…
Nuisance service advance trac light illuminates which in turn disables hill assist, abs and cruise control. Will reset when ignition is recycled. However no ABS on a large vehicle in adverse weather is unsettling. It’s my understanding that this is a frequent issue in the new Ford F53 chassis. Many…
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