2020 Heartland Cyclone Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 21, 2023 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Cyclone years
Not enough data 10th of 18 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Heartland Cyclone. That ranks 10th out of 18 Cyclone 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 Heartland Cyclone problems

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

Equipment1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Structure1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment150%———
Fuel/propulsion System150%———
Structure150%———
Unknown or Other150%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2022, with 1 complaints
2022: 1202212023: 120231

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Heartland Cyclone recalls (2)

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Electrical system:wiringNov 1, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V849000 · 1,783 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Heartland Cyclone and 2019-2021 Road Warrior Toy Hauler recreational trailers. The transfer switch wire securement lugs may have been improperly tightened during production, causing the wires to come loose.

Risk: Loose wires can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the securement lugs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; structureAug 28, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V521000 · 1,409 vehicles

Problem: Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cyclone and 2020-2021 Bighorn Traveler, and Elkridge recreational trailers. Due to insufficient bracing, the front landing legs may buckle and collapse while the trailer is parked.

Risk: If the landing legs buckle, the trailer will drop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury or death.

Fix: Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install a jack bracket to reinforce the landing legs, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

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.

On two separate occasions I have had the door on the RV melt and crack from the door resting against the heat vent placed behind the door. The latch is NOT PRACTICAL OR SUFFICIENT. Many people go in and out and the door gets open and closed a lot. There’s no real visible warning except hot…

Structure · received Jun 21, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11528083

Automatic Changeover RV LP Gas Regulator Leak.

Equipment · received Jul 26, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11476007

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Heartland Cyclone?

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

Was there a recall on the 2020 Heartland Cyclone?

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

Was the 2020 Heartland Cyclone a good year?

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