2023 Newmar BAY Star Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 25, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other BAY Star years
Not enough data 3rd of 20 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Newmar BAY Star. That ranks 3rd out of 20 BAY Star model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 100%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2023 Newmar BAY Star problems

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

Service Brakes3
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes3100%———
Forward Collision Avoidance267%———
Vehicle Speed Control267%———
Electrical System133%———

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: 1202212024: 1202412025: 120251

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Newmar BAY Star recalls (4)

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

Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachmentsFeb 24, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V108000 · 3,582 vehicles

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.

Seat belts:rear/other:anchorageJul 7, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V469000 · 372 vehicles

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:latchMar 2, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V138000 · 151 vehicles

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 fittingsAug 4, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V584000 · 1,060 vehicles

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.

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.

While Driving the advance track message comes on and the dash light comes on the cruse control quits and the hill assist not available comes on. All resets when the Motor Home is engine is turned off for a few minutes. Next time driven all comes back on again.

Service Brakes · received Mar 10, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11647512

The Advancetrac error light comes on and then the ABS system error lights and the cruse control stops functioning

Service Brakes · received Jul 30, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11605454

I have owned the Bay Star for a month, since 9/15/2022. In that time, the “Service Advance Track” warning has come on 4 times. When this happens, the traction control, cruise control, and hill assist features do not work. They advertised these as safety features and now they are gone. Also, the…

Service Brakes · received Oct 12, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11489043

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Newmar BAY Star?

Owners most often report service brakes, forward collision avoidance, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Newmar BAY Star?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.