2020 Tiffin Wayfarer recalls and problems

The 2020 Tiffin Wayfarer has 3 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Tiffin dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2020 Tiffin Wayfarer vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2020 Tiffin Wayfarer recalls

Recall 22V-650: Wheels

Reported Aug 29, 2022 · 9 vehicles affected · Wayfarer

Problem: Wayfarer (Wayfarer) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Tiffin Wayfarer motorhomes. During the recall repair for recall number 21V-514, the wheel lug nuts may not have been properly tightened, which can cause the wheels to come loose.

Risk: A loose wheel can detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will check the lugs, and tighten to specification, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Wayfarer customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Wayfarer's number for this recall is WAY-104.

Recall 21V-753: Equipment

Reported Sep 28, 2021 · 2,461 vehicles affected · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Wayfarer vehicles. The rear-center holding tank water pan bolts may pull through the lip of the pan, allowing the tank to drop down onto the exhaust pipe.

Risk: The tank falling onto the exhaust can affect vehicle stability, and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace any damaged holding pans. In addition, metal straps and a washer plate will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer services at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-102.

Recall 21V-610: Trailer Hitches

Reported Aug 5, 2021 · 3,170 vehicles affected · Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.

Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Wayfarer motorhomes. Continuous stress on the frame rail hitch extensions may cause them to fail.

Risk: Extension failure can cause the hitch to detach from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch and reinforce the frame rail extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-101.

2020 Tiffin Wayfarer problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Wheels1
Lane Departure1
Air Bags1
Engine1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 1
  • Lane Departure › Assist — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,500 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 2020 Tiffin Wayfarer complaints

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

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Dec 18, 2023
Answers to NHTSA questions. Q. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A. I don’t know if a system failed or malfunctioned, I only know how the system performed under the described conditions. Q. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the vehicle slammed on the brakes causing other drivers to respond to avoid a collision. Q. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? A. Yes/No, the selling dealer have said…
Wheels · reported Jul 9, 2023
During a cross country trip, failure of tire valve extender, resulted in loss of tire pressure. This sudden loss of pressure could have resulted in a vehicle highway accident. This problem occurred twice (each incident within 2 hours of each other). Our RV, has dual rear tires, and was not detected until we stopped for fuel. We did not receive an alert from the tire pressure sensor that pressure was lost. The first failure was detected when we stopped for gas and noticed the right rear, outside tire was severely damaged/flat. Fortunately, the inside tire was undamaged and prevented loss of…
Unknown or Other · reported Sep 6, 2021
Traveling on I 25 construction on highway created lots of bumps. The water tank mounted near rear of motor home ripped free of its mounting bolts and dropped down, only thing keeping it from completely falling off was the generator exhaust pipe which was underneath the tank. This also tore the support strap off the exhaust pipe. The water tank is mounted in an aluminum casing with a flange with bolts attached to frame. Called Tiffin and was told they were aware of this problem and could send us some straps to support tank until we could get it to a service shop. Representive from Tiffin said…
Suspension · at 8,500 miles · reported Feb 27, 2020
The anti-roll bar screws are coming loose and falling out. This causes the vehicle to roll dangerously and could result in a loss of control. The design appears to put a rotating force on the screw which loosens the nut. Eventually, the nut falls off and the screw works it's way out of the connection between the downlink and the anti-roll (Sway) bar.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Tiffin Wayfarer have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Tiffin Wayfarer: 22V-650 (wheels), 21V-753 (equipment), 21V-610 (trailer hitches). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Tiffin Wayfarer?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (2 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,500 miles.

Are Tiffin recall repairs free?

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