2022 Newmar BAY Star Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other BAY Star years
- Not enough data 2nd of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Newmar BAY Star. That ranks 2nd out of 20 BAY Star model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 75%). There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Newmar BAY Star 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 75% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Newmar BAY Star recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Bay Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The hood stops mounting adhesive may fail, which can allow the hood stop to detach while the vehicle is in transit.
Risk: Hood stops that detach can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the hood stop brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 20, 2026. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 627 RSB.
Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktop; equipment:electrical
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022 Bay Star motorhomes. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.
Risk: A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will disconnect and cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 610 RSB.
Seat belts:rear/other:anchorage
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Bay Star, 2020-2023 Bay Star Sport, and 2022-2023 Super Star motorhomes. The seat belt brackets for the dinette seat belts were modified to avoid interference with the vehicle slide-out rollers in the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 210, "Seat belt Assembly Anchorages" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: Modified seat belt mounting brackets can fail to properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 604RSB.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bay Star, 2023 Bay Star Sport and Canyon Star motorhomes. The entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit.
Risk: The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 597R.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022 Mountain Aire, Dutch Star, Ventana, 2021-2023 Bay Star, Canyon Star, and 2022-2023 Kountry Star, and Bay Star Sport 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 on September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Seats
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, Ventana, Dutch Star, New Aire, Canyon Star, 2019 Ventana LE, 2020-2022 Kountry Star, 2019-2020 Mountain Aire, London Aire, Essex, and 2021 Super Star vehicles. The wiring under the seats may be incorrectly secured, which can lead to a pinched wire in the seat adjustment mechanism and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and secure the wiring, adding circuit breaker and fuse protection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
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 brakes on the Ford chassis were damaged due to extreme heat before the unit was sold to me and have been damaged 2 additional times due to extreme heat in the first 3,500 miles. The unit was purchased new and had 1,460 miles when purchased in August 2022. Ford is attempting to repair the…
On numerous occasions the dash warning light will come on stating "Service Advance Trac". When this happens traction control, hill assist & cruise control all shut off without any warning. Sometimes the ABS light illuminates also. Ford does not seem to have a fix for this problem as it has effected…
(ford f53 v8 chassis), message appears on dash "service advance trac".
Nuisance service advance trac light illuminates which in turn disables hill assist, abs and cruise control. Will reset when ignition is recycled. However no ABS on a large vehicle in adverse weather is unsettling. Itâs my understanding that this is a frequent issue in the new Ford F53 chassis…
Other Newmar BAY Star years
← 2021 BAY Star · 2023 BAY Star →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 BAY Star | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 BAY Star | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 BAY Star | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 BAY Star | 3 | 4 |
| 2022 | 4 | 6 |
| 2021 BAY Star | 11 | 6 |
| 2020 BAY Star | 3 | 5 |
| 2019 BAY Star | 2 | 6 |
| 2018 BAY Star | 1 | 7 |
| 2017 BAY Star | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 BAY Star | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 BAY Star | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 BAY Star | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 BAY Star | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 BAY Star | 2 | 3 |
| 2011 BAY Star | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 BAY Star | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 BAY Star | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 BAY Star | 1 | 5 |
| 2007 BAY Star | 1 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Newmar BAY Star?
Owners most often report service brakes, vehicle speed control, parking brake problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Newmar BAY Star?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Newmar BAY Star a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BAY Star model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.