2021 Tiffin PhaetonProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2021 Tiffin Phaeton, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-680 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 14, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Tiffin Phaeton has problems

3 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
Electrical system10
Seats10
Structure10
Visibility/wiper10

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

7 recalls

2021 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.

75%repaired · 2024 Q2

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 22V-511 · Jul 20, 2022 · 1,323 vehicles · 996 repaired

Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

85%repaired · 2023 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 21V-545 · Jul 20, 2021 · 330 vehicles · 281 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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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 →

80%repaired · 2023 Q1

Body: roof and pillars

Recall 21V-265 · Apr 15, 2021 · 215 vehicles · 172 repaired

Risk. The roof mounted body panel may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2023 Q1

Tires: valve

Recall 21V-193 · Mar 18, 2021 · 37 vehicles · 33 repaired

Risk. If the valve stem extender rubs on the wheel, it can cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2021 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2021 Tiffin Phaeton Motorhome. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the instrument cluster went black and was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with loose wiring. The dealer repaired the vehicle on six separate occasions; however, the…
Complaint 11443131 · Dec 8, 2021 · 6,000 miles

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