repaired · 2026 Q3
Accessory generator: solar panel
NewRisk. A detached solar can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
2023 Thor Motor Coach SanctuaryProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2023 Thor Motor Coach Sanctuary, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-447 the manufacturer reports only 76% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Thor Motor Coach Sanctuary has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
2Equipment
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 Thor Motor Coach Sanctuary 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 · 2026 Q2
Mechanical: carrier/rack
Risk. A bike rack that detaches from the vehicle increases 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 Thor Motor Coach.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sanctuary owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The secondary alternator (Balmar model XTMS 170 K6) overheated and failed. An RV Mechanic and a licensed professional engineer is saying luckily there was no fire. After some research, this seems to be a common issues with these Balmar alternators. The same alternator is installed on certain…
Thor company of Indiana is the after market uplifter of a Ford Transit 2022. The Sancuary is teh model. The red power wire that connects from the secodnary altrnator in the enginne area runs along the inside f the front right tire to the chassi house battery in the back o the VAN. The power wire is…
Own a 2023 Sanctuary?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.