2020 Grand Design Transcend Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 22, 2025 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Transcend years
Not enough data 3rd of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Grand Design Transcend. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Transcend model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%). 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 Transcend problems

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

Equipment1
Structure1 · ~1,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment150%———
Structure150%1,500——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 1 complaints
2021: 1202112025: 120251

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Grand Design Transcend recalls (2)

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

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.

Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktopDec 8, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V757000 · 352 vehicles

Problem: Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2020 Transcend recreational trailers. A gas leak may occur at the joint between the cook stove's gas saddle valve for the burners and the manifold under the burner surface.

Risk: A gas leak increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit that includes gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts and orange stickers, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2021. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910022.

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 2020 Grand Design Transcend RV. The contact stated that the RV was parked and set in place. The contact stated that upon exiting the RV and stepping on the bottom step, the bottom step detached. The contact noticed that the bottom step steel screws, which attached the step to the…

Structure · received May 22, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11662567

The contact owns a 2020 Grand Design Transcend RV. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V393000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated…

Equipment · received Jul 14, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11424830

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report equipment, structure problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Grand Design Transcend?

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 Transcend a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Transcend model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.