repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure
Risk. A detached door skin can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Newmar King AireProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Newmar King Aire, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 11 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 2018 Newmar King Aire has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2018 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.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the fascia header falls while there is an occupant in the bed, it can increase the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Equipment: electrical
Risk. An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. If the windshield wipers do not properly contact the windshield, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. The build up of heat in the wiring from the loose power connection can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. Failure of the fuel pump will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Front: control arm
Risk. A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2018 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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- Caution
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In owners' words
What King Aire owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I OWN A 2018 NEWMAR KING AIRE MOTOR HOME. I HAD A GEN 5 DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) SENSOR FAIL AT 10,000 MILES. I WAS ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES IN THAT WHEN THE DASH LIT UP WITH WARNINGS I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME BEFORE IT WENT INTO DERATE. I WAS LESS THAN 200 MILES AWAY AT THE TIME. THERE ARE MANY…
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