repaired · 2022 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. Glare can reduce the driver's visibility of the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Newmar NEW AireProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2018 Newmar NEW Aire, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 10 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 July 31, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Newmar NEW Aire has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Electrical system
1Visibility
1Visibility/wiper
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2018 Newmar NEW 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 · 2022 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. Non-functioning exterior marker lights can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Equipment: electrical
Risk. An overheated power supply can increase the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the door opens during transit, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. If the slide-out room moves unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. Overheating of the electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Tires: valve
Risk. Valve stem damage can result in loss of air pressure in the inner tire, causing an overload of the outer tire and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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 NEW 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 NEW Aire median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What NEW Aire owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
BLINDING INSTRUMENT DISPLAY. UNABLE TO REDUCE BRIGHTNESS TO A LESS THEN BLINDING OUTPUT AT NIGHT. DANGEROUS LOSS OF NIGHT VISION REQUIRES THE DISPLAY TO BE COVERED MAKING FOR AN ADDITIONAL UNSAFE CONDITION. THIS IS AT ALL OPERATING SPEEDS AND CONDITIONS.
THE DASH LIGHTING IS NOT DIMMABLE TO ANY MEANINGFUL EXTENT. ALTHOUGH IT HAS A DIMMING FUNCTION, THIS ONLY OPERATES IN THE VERY BRIGHT END OF THE RANGE. (THAT IS TO SAY EVEN THE DIMMEST SETTING IS EXTREMELY BRIGHT.) NOW WREN I DRIVE AT NIGHT I PLACE A TINTED FILM OVER THE DASHBOARD SO THE BRIGHTNESS…
DIGITAL DASH DOES NOT DIM SUFFICIENTLY AT NIGHT. THE DASH IS SO BRIGHT THAT THE REFLECTED LIGHT FROM THE DASH BOUNCES OFF THE DRIVER AND BACK ON THE WINDSHIELD WHICH CAUSES A GLARE THAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. I HAVE PLACED A DARK FILM OVER THE DISPLAY FOR NIGHT DRIVING…
Own a 2018 NEW Aire?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.