2016 Newmar King AireProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2016 Newmar King Aire. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-809 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 27, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Newmar King Aire has problems

0 complaints 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

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

7 recalls

2016 Newmar King Aire 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.

80%repaired · 2019 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 17V-830 · Dec 19, 2017 · 2,915 vehicles · 2,327 repaired

Risk. The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

6%repaired · 2019 Q4

Equipment

Recall 17V-809 · Dec 15, 2017 · 34,699 vehicles · 2,193 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2018 Q4

Front: control arm

Recall 17V-195 · Mar 22, 2017 · 595 vehicles · 463 repaired

Risk. A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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90%repaired · 2017 Q1

Emergency: escape/egress/exit

Recall 15V-797 · Nov 25, 2015 · 10 vehicles · 9 repaired

Risk. The absence of an exit window may delay or prevent exit from the vehicle in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2016 Q4

Suspension: front

Recall 15V-492 · Aug 5, 2015 · 82 vehicles · 77 repaired

Risk. If the ride height of the suspension is less than specified ride height the vehicle may be difficult to control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2016 Q4

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 15V-411 · Jun 30, 2015 · 96 vehicles · 82 repaired

Risk. If the fasteners loosen, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, allowing the rear axle to move freely, increasing the risk of a vehicle 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 Newmar.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other King Aire 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 King Aire median. How we score

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