Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2020 Newmar Ventana peaked in 2020, with 1 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
2020 Newmar Ventana
Other, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jul 6, 2020 to Sep 9, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year718k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints42.0 times the median 2020 other
Severity index0.02020 others average 6.4
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
25% of complaints about the 2020 Newmar Ventana 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
7 recall campaigns cover the 2020 Newmar Ventana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-234 | Apr 11, 2022 | 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… | Seats | 4,961 | Repair or modification |
| 21V-700 | Sep 9, 2021 | Instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion | Electrical system | 1,554 | Software update |
| 21V-571 | Jul 27, 2021 | Adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail | Equipment | 4,106 | Part replacement |
| 21V-506 | Jul 2, 2021 | Sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot boreholes, allowing the high-pressure fuel rail assembly to leak | Fuel system | 1,737 | Part replacement |
| 21V-372 | May 20, 2021 | Sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak | Fuel system | 1,294 | Part replacement |
| 20V-719 | Nov 20, 2020 | Stove's saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak | Equipment | 710 | Repair or modification |
| 20V-421 | Jul 21, 2020 | Rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake… | Lighting | 3,202 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2020 Newmar Ventana
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.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 9, 2026Failure Aug 15, 2026Scottsdale, AZTrailer hitches
I was informed through a trade publication that Roadmaster had issued a recall of the towbar due to potential failure of a "roll pin" seated into a "stinger" assembly that could cause the towbar to separate and fail. I contacted Roadmaster on XXX, and recieved a response on XXX with vague and incomplete information relating to whether I could continue to use the towbar, although they described the matter as "urgent". The notice is at their webpage at [XXX] . I have inquired as to the proper method to inspect my towbar to determine if can continue to be used, but have recieved no reponse in over 3 weeks. The stated remedy is to provide a replacement for portions of the towbar to affected owners, but there is no indication that labor for replacing the parts in included. removing the large bolts required to replace the part is beyond the ability of most owners, and requires tools that most owners would not have. Presumably, there are torqueing or other installation requirements that would also be beyond the ability of most owners. Roadmaster's response to their published recall has been lacking in many regards, and should be addressed more openly and with better solutions provided for affected owners. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint 11762947 - Filed Aug 10, 2026Failure Aug 1, 2026Lake View, NYUnknown or other
Adhesive inside the dashboard display is failing. It started at approximately 20,000 miles and has suddenly gotten much worse 1 year later at approximately 30,000 miles. This failure is causing "bubbles" in the display, which is interfering with the clarity/readability of the gauges, including the speedometer, which I consider to be a safety issue. Ultimately, I'm concerned that the screen may fail completely while I'm driving.
NHTSA complaint 11755810 - Filed Mar 11, 2025Failure Aug 5, 2024Stoddard, WIInstrument cluster/panel, Unknown or other
The laminated glass instrument/gauge cover has separated making it very difficult to see gauges for air, temp and speed.
NHTSA complaint 11647629 - Filed Jul 6, 2020Failure Feb 12, 20202,000 milesDessert HOT Springs, CAGlass, Side/rear, Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 NEWMAR VENTANA RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE EXTERIOR WINDOW PANE SEPARATED FROM THE INTERIOR WINDOW PANE. THE FAILURE HAD RECURRED ON ALL SEVEN WINDOWS OF THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING THE EXTERIOR BATHROOM WINDOW BECAME UNSECURED TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SINCE DELIVERY OF THE RV, SEVERAL WINDOWS WERE REPLACED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WERE NOT DETERMINED. TOM LINSTROM RV LOCATED AT 500 WEST LOS ANGELES AVE, MOORPARK, CA 93021 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. ## VIN PASSED ## 2020 NEWMAR VENTANA ##
NHTSA complaint 11337723
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
7 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 22V 234 May 27, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner and Ford Chassis. On certain Newmar Class A motorhomes, the wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which ma… - 21V571 Sep 9, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes. Lippert (Newmar’s window supplier) is recalling Hehr 6400 series window vents (Lippert recall 21E 047) built between 10/01/2018 and 08/13/2020, whic… - 21V506 Aug 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Daimler Trucks North America has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis (NHTSA #21V 326) based on Cummins recall (NHTSA # 21E 032). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing recall… - 21V372 Jul 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The Shyft Group Inc. (Spartan Chassis) has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Spartan chassis (NHTSA #21V 319) based on Cummins recall (NHTSA # 21E 032). In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing r… - 20V719 Jan 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Newmar Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in specific motorhomes. On certain motorhomes equipped with a Dometic propane gas stove, there could be an odor of propane gas after a short period of use - TSB558 Oct 9, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Awning support brackets may not be mounted in the correct location to provide the proper support needed for the Girard center arm. Awnings with a length of 18 feet and under will not be affected because they do not have a center arm. - 20V 421 Aug 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Daimler Trucks North America LLC, has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in specific motorhomes built on Freightliner chassis NHTSA # 20V 404. In response, Newmar Corporation is issuing NHTSA Recall # 20V 421
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.