2020 Grand Design Imagine Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 2, 2026 · 12 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Imagine years
Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 12 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Grand Design Imagine. That ranks 3rd out of 12 Imagine model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (7 complaints, 58%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2020 Grand Design Imagine problems

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

Tires7 · ~3,000 mi
Suspension3 · ~700 mi
Structure2
Equipment1
Steering1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires758%3,000——
Suspension325%700——
Structure217%———
Equipment18%———
Steering18%———
Unknown or Other18%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2022, with 4 complaints
2019: 1201912020: 1202012022: 4202242023: 2202322024: 2202422025: 1202512026: 120261

n = 12 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Grand Design Imagine recalls (2)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Structure:interior panels:doorJan 28, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V039000 · 20,144 vehicles

Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Imagine travel trailers. The cast aluminum pull handles on the cabinet doors and drawers may have sharp edges.

Risk: Sharp handles could scrape or cut an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the handles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910027.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systemsMay 26, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V393000 · 55,508 vehicles

Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Imagine, Transcend, and Momentum travel trailers. The LP regulator that controls the LP gas pressure may fail, allowing excessive gas pressure that causes the appliance flame to increase.

Risk: Excessive gas pressure and a larger than intended appliance flame can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the LP regulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910023.

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.

I am filing a formal safety complaint against Camping World for structural equipment overloading, unauthorized safety component manipulation, and willful public safety endangerment. On May 29, the dealer hitched a 37' long trailer to my half ton truck frame. This combination violates critical…

Suspension · received Jun 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11741571

The frame of the trailer has. cracked in 4 places. Directly behind each wheel. Right in the middle of. the steel. There is a known defect in these frames. Cheap steel? Who knows but I'm one of many that this has happened to. The company has denied any warrranty.

Suspension · received Jun 17, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11667331

All tires failed. 225/75 R15 Took my tires in for a routine rotation and balance cracks were on the tires. Dry rot

Tires · received Oct 5, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11618205

Frame is cracked. Both sides frame rails have horizontal cracks forming near the leaf spring mount brackets. The structural integrity of our camper is now compromised. If a frame rail were to fail during travel, the loss of control to the tow vehicle would follow, most likely on public roadways…

Structure · received Jul 25, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11604580

The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Imagine equipped with Westlake Tires, Tire Line: Super ST, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: JULT1CT. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the contact heard a loud explosion and became aware that the front driver’s side tire had experienced a blowout. The…

Tires · received Sep 8, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11543493

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Grand Design Imagine?

Owners most often report tires, suspension, structure problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Grand Design Imagine?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2020 Grand Design Imagine a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Imagine model years, the 2020 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.