2021 Coachmen Sportscoach Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 31, 2025 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Sportscoach years
Not enough data 2nd of 14 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach. That ranks 2nd out of 14 Sportscoach model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System2 · ~10,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~2,338 mi
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System267%10,000——
Service Brakes133%2,338——
Unknown or Other133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 2 complaints
2022: 1202212025: 220252

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2021 Coachmen Sportscoach recalls (4)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systemsJul 8, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V487000 · 172 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dynamax Isata Class 3 and Class 5 motorhomes, 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2020 Coachmen Pursuit, and 2017, 2020-2021 Coachmen Freelander 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 August 2, 2022. Owner may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474 (Dynamax), 1-574-825-8212 (Sportscoach and Pursuit), and 1-574-825-8602 (Freelander). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1533.

Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktopSep 9, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V701000 · 41 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Sportscoach motorhomes. The outdoor cooktop can be stowed with the propane hose connected.

Risk: A stowed cooktop with the propane still connected can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will move the quick disconnect and install a new shorter LP supply hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-1418.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; structureJul 9, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V523000 · 825 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. 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 September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerOct 2, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V605000 · 67 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Georgetown motorhomes. The P2K Bunk Bed System motor may fail, causing the bunk to fall from the stowed position.

Risk: If the motor fails, the bunk may fall while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bunk motor, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at Sportscoach 1-574-825-8212 or Georgetown 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1237.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach built on a 2021 Freightliner XC-S Chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel became inoperable and turned blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the Viper…

Electrical System · received Jul 31, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11677462

The front display screen has started to delaminate, causing bubbles to appear and blocking the view of the instrument panel. You can not see your speed or any other information on the display.

Unknown or Other · received Mar 18, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11649097

The contact owns a 2021 Coachman Sportscoach. The contact stated that while driving an abnormal noise was heard coming from the rear wheels. The selling dealer was contacted and stated that the issue was a Freightliner issue. The vehicle was taken to a Freightliner dealer that did not diagnose the…

Service Brakes · received May 3, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11463221

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach?

Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sportscoach model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.