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2019 Tiffin PhaetonProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-680 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 44%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 20, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Tiffin Phaeton has problems

4 complaints 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
Engine10
Structure10
Wheels10

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

4 recalls

2019 Tiffin Phaeton 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.

44%repaired · 2023 Q3

Rear/other: anchorage

Recall 21V-680 · Nov 5, 2021 · 10,409 vehicles · 4,609 repaired

Risk. Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2023 Q2

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-306 · Apr 30, 2021 · 3,198 vehicles · 2,309 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2021 Q1

Electrical system

Recall 19V-228 · Mar 22, 2019 · 2,289 vehicles · 1,964 repaired

Risk. The additional resistance can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2020 Q2

Body: door

Recall 18V-341 · May 25, 2018 · 1,223 vehicles · 1,040 repaired

Risk. If the door comes open while the motorhome is moving, there is an increased risk of injury to the motorhome occupants.

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 Tiffin.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other Phaeton 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 Phaeton median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Phaeton owners report

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

Engine Fault Codes 3364, 3031 & 1761. DEF Head Senor Failed. Derated the engine. Travel speed reduced to 5 MPH. Replacement Part backorder from Tiffin Motorhomes. Limited information when availability.
Complaint 11425781 · Jul 21, 2021

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