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2016 Roadtrek RS AdventurousProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Roadtrek RS Adventurous, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-450 the manufacturer reports only 7% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 7%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Roadtrek RS Adventurous has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Steering10

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

2 recalls

2016 Roadtrek RS Adventurous 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.

7%repaired · 2020 Q3

Seats

Recall 19V-450 · Jun 13, 2019 · 1,701 vehicles · 127 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash, the second-row captain seats may not provide adequate protection for occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

12%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment

Recall 18V-001 · Jan 2, 2018 · 5,185 vehicles · 639 repaired

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

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 Roadtrek.

Best & worst years

2016 vs. every other RS Adventurous 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 RS Adventurous median. How we score

'06'07'08'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What RS Adventurous owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The DPF weld failed, driver and children stranded in no cell area. Hot Exhaust emitted melting the entire CAN wiring network of the coach. This follows a turbo failure/dealership repair that led to another breakdown stranding another driver, resulting in another tow ( ALL BELTS shredded because in…
Complaint 11770234 · Oct 9, 2026

Own a 2016 RS Adventurous?

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