2021 Newmar Bay Star recalls and problems

The 2021 Newmar Bay Star has 6 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Newmar dealer.

Recalls
6
Complaints
12
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2021 Newmar Bay Star vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2021 Newmar Bay Star recalls

Recall 26V-108: Structure

Reported Feb 24, 2026 · 3,582 vehicles affected · Newmar Corporation

Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The hood stops mounting adhesive may fail, which can allow the hood stop to detach while the vehicle is in transit.

Risk: Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the hood stop brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 627 RSB.

Recall 23V-469: Seat Belts

Reported Jul 7, 2023 · 372 vehicles affected · Newmar Corporation

Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Bay Star, 2020-2023 Bay Star Sport, and 2022-2023 Super Star motorhomes. The seat belt brackets for the dinette seat belts were modified to avoid interference with the vehicle slide-out rollers in the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 210, "Seat belt Assembly Anchorages" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Risk: Modified seat belt mounting brackets can fail to properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 604RSB.

Recall 23V-138: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported Mar 2, 2023 · 151 vehicles affected · Newmar Corporation

Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bay Star, 2023 Bay Star Sport and Canyon Star motorhomes. The entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit.

Risk: The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 597R.

Recall 22V-584: Equipment

Reported Aug 4, 2022 · 1,060 vehicles affected · Newmar Corporation

Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022 Mountain Aire, Dutch Star, Ventana, 2021-2023 Bay Star, Canyon Star, and 2022-2023 Kountry Star, and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.

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

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Recall 22V-234: Seats

Reported Apr 11, 2022 · 4,961 vehicles affected · Newmar Corporation

Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Canyon Star, 2019 Ventana LE, 2020-2022 Kountry Star, 2019-2020 Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2021 Super Star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short circuit.

Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Recall 21V-571: Structure, Equipment

Reported Jul 27, 2021 · 4,106 vehicles affected · Newmar Corporation

Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, 2018-2021 Dutch Star, 2020 Kountry Star, and 2019 Ventana LE recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.

2021 Newmar Bay Star problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Service Brakes3
Wheels3
Unknown or Other3
Structure3
Electrical System1
Power Train1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Service Brakes, Air1
Visibility/Wiper1
Suspension1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 3
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
  • Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Abs Warning Light — 1
  • Structure › Body — 1
  • Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and Attachments — 1
  • Structure › Body › Hood — 1
  • Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,600 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2021 Newmar Bay Star complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · reported Oct 29, 2026
1. Component failure and availability: My 2021 Newmar Bay Star 3626 motorhome, with a Ford 7.3L Godzilla V8 on an [XXX] chassis, suffered serious internal engine damage at approximately 15,000 miles. Metal was found in the oil and filter, and engine replacement was deemed necessary. Camshaft/lifter failure is suspected, but the engine was not disassembled to confirm the exact cause. Photographs and service records may be available; availability of failed parts must be confirmed. 2. Safety risk: The engine developed a persistent misfire while traveling. We drove approximately 200 miles before…
Equipment · at 20,000 miles · reported Aug 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Newmar Bay Star RV built on a 2020 Ford F-53 Chassis. The contact stated that after parking the RV, there was an abnormal propane odor outside the vehicle coming from the storage tank. The contact stated that after turning the propane fuel regulator off, the odor was no longer present. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V584000 (EQUIPMENT). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local…
Structure · reported Jun 11, 2025
When opening my hood, one of the hood hinges came loose from the hood. It appears to be epoxied on from the factory. I called factory support and was told to take it to their authorized repair shop at my expense. The risks of these hoods only being secured to the vehicles posses a huge safety risk to the driver and other vehicles. It could break loose and fly off the vehicle while driving down the interstate.
Wheels · reported May 22, 2025
Wheel bearings and hubs failed on both front wheels of our RV. Our current mileage is 38500. According to maintenance service is not required on the bearings until 60,000 miles. At that time bearings are to be regreased. At 150,000 miles bearings are to be replaced. The mechanic that did the repair work informed us that we were lucky the front passenger wheel didn't fall off. I understand that the Ford F53 chassis has encountered this wheel bearing issue. We have filed a complaint with Ford with pictures and detailed information of the work that was done to both of the front wheels. The only…
Wheels · reported Mar 8, 2024
The factory installed tire pressure monitoring system does not work properly-even after a performed recall. The tpms system usually shows all tire pressures properly after initial start up and driving and then after a period of time it will start losing tire pressure signals from one to all tires and does not give any alarm or notification that this is happening. Additionally, it will also give over temperature and over pressure alarms at various times as well even though a back up tpms system that I installed indicates that there is no issue. You have to acknowledge the alarm or it will keep…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Newmar Bay Star have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2021 Newmar Bay Star: 26V-108 (structure), 23V-469 (seat belts), 23V-138 (latches/locks/linkages), 22V-584 (equipment), 22V-234 (seats) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Newmar Bay Star?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (4 reports), followed by service brakes (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,600 miles.

Are Newmar recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Newmar dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.