repaired · 2023 Q3
Suspension
Risk. Loose or broken suspension fasteners can allow the rear-drive axle to shift out of place, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Spartan K2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2020 Spartan K2, most often about the fuel system, diesel. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-360 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 26, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Spartan K2 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Fuel system, diesel
1Electrical system
1Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, diesel | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2020 Spartan K2 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 · 2023 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Steering
Risk. If the steering gear mounting fasteners interfere with other steering components, difficulty in steering may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2020 Q3
Service brakes
Risk. An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of 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 Spartan.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other K2 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 K2 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What K2 owners report
Recent fuel system, diesel complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2020 Spartan K2. The contact stated that while attempting to fuel the RV from the driver side of the RV, the fuel pump would frequently stop while pumping. The contact also stated that the water heater failed to operate as needed. The RV had been taken to several RV dealers to be…
The contact owns a 2020 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving 68 mph, the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system failed not allowing the vehicle to exceed 6 mph. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor independent…
Own a 2020 K2?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.