2020 Grand Design Momentum Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Momentum years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Grand Design Momentum. That ranks 3rd out of 13 Momentum model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (19 complaints, 66%), typically at around 5,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 29owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Grand Design Momentum problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 19 | 66% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 16 | 55% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 28% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 7% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Grand Design Momentum recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:appliance:refrigerator
Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Momentum, Solitude, and Reflection recreational vehicles. A 110-volt wire in the refrigerator cabinet may be improperly secured, which could result in the wire contacting the refrigerator cooling unit, causing an electrical arc.
Risk: An electrical arc increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace any damaged wiring, and properly secure the wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 21, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910026.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Frame Flex on Grand Design Fifth Wheel Recreational Trailers (PE24029) — opened Oct 9, 2024, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Frame flex frame has unbolted from inside of travel trailer on upper deck bedroom walls falling off
I'm submitting this report on our RV because we are discovering we very likely have an issue with the frame which is causing over flexing when it is being towed. This has caused damage inside the RV where the trim and cabinetry are damaging the walls due to more movement than should be occurring…
My Momentum 5th wheel is experiencing frame flex and wall separation . This condition is causing damage to the interior side wall adjacent to cabinets in the bedroom wall. Frame and or wall assembly is excessively moving in transport and during hooking and unhooking from the unit. Unit will be…
Our camper has frame flex. We opened a claim in October 2025 with Grand Design. Received a letter stating they would cover any repairs. It's been in the shop now for over a month and they keep telling us the claim is "in review". Our upper deck frame is cracked/broken, our walls are separating, the…
The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Momentum RV. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, the contact heard an abnormally loud popping sound coming from behind the sleeping cabinets at the camping ground. The contact performed an inspection and noticed that the 110-volt electrical wires in…
Other Grand Design Momentum years
← 2019 Momentum · 2021 Momentum →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Momentum | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Momentum | 11 | 6 |
| 2023 Momentum | 25 | 9 |
| 2022 Momentum | 33 | 8 |
| 2021 Momentum | 58 | 4 |
| 2020 | 29 | 2 |
| 2019 Momentum | 15 | 2 |
| 2018 Momentum | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 Momentum | 13 | 2 |
| 2016 Momentum | 10 | 4 |
| 2015 Momentum | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 Momentum | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Momentum | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Grand Design Momentum?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Grand Design Momentum?
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 Momentum a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Momentum model years, the 2020 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.