Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2025 Forest River Forester by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2025 Forest River Forester
Other, gasoline, RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jul 8, 2026 to Jul 8, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year21,225 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2025 other
Severity index0.02025 others average 12.2
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2025 Forest River Forester name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 2025 Forest River Forester
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-486 | Jul 25, 2025 | Fuel line extension connectors may have inconsistent crimps, allowing the fuel line to detach | Fuel system | 534 | Part replacement |
| 24V-351 | May 17, 2024 | Liquid Propane (LP) line may not be properly secured, which can cause the line to become damaged and leak | Equipment | 691 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2025 Forest River Forester
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jul 8, 2026Failure May 19, 2026Bloomingburg, NYElectrical system, Air conditioner, Recreational vehicle/trailer
1. COMPONENT FAILED / AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION: Rear A/C and its electrical control box under the master bed failed completely on night one. The box suffered a severe thermal event (melted plastic odor, scorched components, with some smoke). The melted box and vehicle are available for inspection in my driveway. 2. SAFETY RISK: My husband and I were sleeping directly on top of the bed when the box beneath it began burning, creating an immediate fire and smoke-inhalation hazard while we slept. The vehicle's electrical breakers failed to trip and cut power before the component reached temperatures high enough to melt and smoke, indicating a catastrophic safety architecture failure. 3. CONFIRMED BY DEALER: Melted/burned box was photographed and sent to selling dealer (Alpin Haus). Service acknowledged photos and agreed it needed replacement. However, due to 12 weeks of dealer delays/communication failures, no teardown diagnostic occurred. We refuse to return the RV to them due to safety/competence concerns. 4. INSPECTED BY OTHERS: NO. Manufacturer (Forest River) has been notified via corporate letter, but no physical factory or official inspection has occurred as of today. 5. WARNINGS/SYMPTOMS: UNKNOWN. No warning lights or codes appeared. First symptom was waking up to plastic burning smell and light smoke under our bed.
NHTSA complaint 11749214
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 511952F Nov 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
According to Ford Recall 25V315/25S49: "The infotainment screen may freeze followed by a black screen and a system reboot. If this occurs during a backing event, the rear-view image may be frozen, missing, or delayed. A frozen rear-view camera display image… - 341979 Oct 22, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
In certain circumstances, the Alpha Roof Sealant may not adhere to the Tekmodo Roof. This may be due to dyne levels on the Tekmodo roof being inconsistent (per Alpha) and if they are too low, Alpha sealant may not adhere. - 511952 Aug 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
According to Ford Recall 25V315: "The infotainment screen may freeze followed by a black screen and a system reboot. If this occurs during a backing event, the rear-view image may be frozen, missing, or delayed. A frozen rear-view camera display image while… - 511946 Aug 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
According to FCA recall 25V330: "The Security Gateway Module (SGW) on your vehicle may prevent some communication between vehicle modules, which may result in the rearview image not displaying in a backing event. The vehicle operator may notice that the rea… - 511950 Jun 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold on certain websites. Forest River is reporting as we are sharing with the dealer body. - 341893 Mar 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cracks may originate at the flange of the living room and/or bathroom skylight and extend outward. - 511762RETRACTION Jun 28, 2024 · Service Campaign
Forest River is mailing the "511762RETRACTION" to customer that had been accidently notified that their vehicle was affected by a Mercedes-Benz Recall 24V166. Forest River reported this communication on 5/24/2024. - 511762 May 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The routing of the main wiring harness might contact the drive shaft and chafe, which could result in a short circuit, loss of drive power, power steering, and brake control system. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire, and a loss of drive power, po…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.