Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2022 Tiffin Phaeton peaked in 2023, with 3 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
2022 Tiffin Phaeton
Other, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Nov 10, 2021 to Aug 18, 2025.
Recall campaigns covering this model year914k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints63.0 times the median 2022 other
Severity index0.02022 others average 4.5
First 24 months4Complaints in its first two years
Components
17% of complaints about the 2022 Tiffin Phaeton name fuel 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
9 recall campaigns cover the 2022 Tiffin Phaeton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-566 | Jul 30, 2024 | PowerGlide chassis controller may have insufficient circuit protection, which can result in a blown fuse and cause an engine shutdown | Electrical system | 679 | Repair or modification |
| 24V-036 | Jan 23, 2024 | Pedestal mounting plate on the driver's seat may be improperly welded, which can cause the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach | Seats | 507 | Part replacement |
| 23V-406 | Jun 5, 2023 | Fuse will trip during an a/c compressor failure, causing a loss of power to the chassis | Electrical system | 450 | Repair or modification |
| 22V-814 | Oct 31, 2022 | Fitting on the non-leaching hose connected to the LPG regulator may leak at the swivel joint | Equipment | 295 | Part replacement |
| 22V-589 | Aug 5, 2022 | Chassis fuse can overheat while the motorhome is in motion, possibly causing the dash display to go blank and the engine to stall | Electrical system | 315 | Part replacement |
| 22V-511 | Jul 20, 2022 | Output line on the LPG tanks may not connect properly to the service valve, which can cause a propane leak | Equipment | 1,323 | Part replacement |
| 21V-680 | Nov 5, 2021 | Sofa seat belts may not have been installed correctly, which could result in unsecured passengers | Seat belts | 10,409 | Repair or modification |
| 21V-783 | Oct 7, 2021 | During manufacturing, an electrical outlet was not installed as intended, resulting in an open electrical wire inside the wall | Electrical system | 111 | Repair or modification |
| 21V-545 | Jul 20, 2021 | Fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and remote filter head | Fuel system | 330 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2022 Tiffin Phaeton
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.
6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 18, 2025Failure Jul 18, 202520,000 milesScottsdale, AZService brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2022 Tiffin Phaeton RV. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the hydraulic slide-outs became stuck. The RV was taken to a dealer; however, the RV was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the RV was not drivable. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. The VIN was unavailable.
NHTSA complaint 11681286 - Filed Jun 21, 2025Failure Jun 20, 2025Bardstown, KYFuel system, Pressure relief devices, Fuel/propulsion system
This vehicle has fuel fill on both sides. You have to open the other side in order to prevent a vapor lock on the fueling side. I have fueled this way numerous times without incident. I recently fueled the same way and fuel gushed out the opposite side without tripping the fuel nozzle cut off. This resulted on a significant amount of fuel dumping on the fuel bay.
NHTSA complaint 11668315 - Filed May 29, 2023Failure May 8, 2023Bullhead City, AZUnknown or other
While driving the top bunk above the drivers and passenger seats came loose from the latches and came down blocking my view of the road. My wife just sat down in her seat otherwise it would have hit her on the head. She was able to guide me to the side of the road and it put the bunk back on the latches. This is a huge safety problem which blocks the view of the driver. and can cause a major or even a catastrophic accident I sent an email to Tiffin and their response several weeks ago was thanking me for letting them know. There was no follow up no telephone call or no concern on their behalf as to what happened. This needs to be investigated and a possible recall issued on all motorhomes of this type with the overhead bunk..
NHTSA complaint 11524293 - Filed May 16, 2023Failure May 16, 2023Granite Shoals, TXBody
Our motorhome came with an optional electric grill that is mounted on a slide in the storage compartments. While underway, the slide deployed, popping open the compartment door. The slide was then hanging out approximately 5 feet while going down the road. Thankfully someone flagged us down just before we would have struck another vehicle with the slide. Upon further investigation, the slide that the grill is mounted on has a placard stating the slide is limited to 500 pounds total weight EVENLY DISTRIBUTED. The grill is mounted at one end of the slide and is very heavy. The mechanism to secure the slide failed probably due to the slide being weighted inappropriately. Tiffin is aware of the situation and has not changed the design to a heavier slide.
NHTSA complaint 11522352 - Filed Mar 14, 2023Failure Mar 14, 2023Granite Shoals, TXPressure monitoring and regulating systems, Wheels
Frieghtliner uses a tire pressure monitoring system manufactured by Valor. The system is unreliable and stops transmitting data to the instrument panel without any notice to the driver. The only way you discover it is not working is by scrolling through options on the instrument panel and discovering that instead of registering pressure and temperatures, you have dashes displayed. There is no alarm or other indication the system has failed. Loss of air on a steer wheel in a large motor home is potentially life threatening. The loss of pressure data being presented to the driver makes catastrophic tire failure more likely. Freightliner corporate and their dealers basically say they know the system is not operating appropriately and there is nothing more they can do.
NHTSA complaint 11511869 - Filed Nov 10, 2021Failure Nov 2, 20213,000 milesBrigham City, UTSeat belts
The contact owns a 2022 Tiffin Phaeton. The contact stated that the seat belt retractor failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and was diagnosed with needing seat belts replaced. The manufacturer was informed of failure and was sending replacement parts for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
NHTSA complaint 11440034
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- CSA-045 Sep 8, 2025 · Other
Tiffin sent out an addendum to be added to Owner's Manuals that states, "Tiffin Motorhomes recommends that all diesel units be refueled using standard automotive-grade diesel fuel pumps, rather than high-flow commercial truck stop pumps. The fuel delivery r… - MCD-009 Jun 9, 2025 · Other
Stopped using the lights we had been using due to expense. Replaced with these, but these new lights have to be wired in instead of just clicking in. These are the instructions to wire in. - CSA-036 Apr 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Faulty DEF sensors that due to shortage were not replaced. Instead engine software was temporarily modified to account for continued operation with a faulty sensor until replacement sensors were available. This campaign will install an engine control modu… - CSA-029 Aug 28, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
On the affected vehicles, the steer axle tie rod castle nut cotter pin may be missing, allowing the steering arm to detach. This could lead to a loss of steering response and a lack of direction control, increasing the risk of a crash. The driver may expe… - CSA-029(INTERIM) Jun 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Per FORD- Tie Rod Castle Nut Cotter Pin Missing - CSA-022 Jul 20, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists on certain model years 2017-2022 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS vehicles manufactured December 15, 2015, … - CSA-015 Apr 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FCCC XC Valor Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Daimler states that on certain vehicles and under certain circumstances, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) may display incorrect information such as maximum temperature and tire pressure, and … - CSA-11 Feb 4, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tiffin Motorhomes was notified by Daimler Trucks North America on behalf of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation of a defect that exists on specific model year 2017 - 2022 Freightliner Custom Chassis X-Line chassis manufactured February 20, 2017 through … - CSA-10 Feb 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Tiffin mailed out a Customer Service Advisory on a Daimler Field Service Campaign (SF637) as a curtesy. The subject is FCCC Viper Low Voltage Display. - CSA-007 Sep 9, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Cummins Engine Fuel Lines with Remote Filter
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.