2020 Newmar King Aire Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other King Aire years
- Not enough data 1st of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Newmar King Aire. That is the most of any King Aire model year in the database (17 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 50%). There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Newmar King Aire 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 | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2020 Newmar King Aire recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body:door
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 London Aire, Essex, and 2016-2024 King Aire motorhomes. The baggage door skins may come loose and separate from the door frame.
Risk: A detached door skin can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and add fasteners and adhesive the door as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 619 RSB.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Essex, 2020-2022 King Aire and London Aire motorhomes. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: On behalf of Newmar Corporation, Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 London Aire, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, Mountain Aire, 2020-2021 Ventana, and 2021 New Aire recreational vehicles. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle's speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the ductwork, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 8, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar's customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; structure
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star Sport, Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, 2018-2021 Dutch Star, 2020 Kountry Star, and 2019 Ventana LE recreational vehicles. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21E 047.
Suspension:front; steering:critical fasteners
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Dutch Star, King Aire, Essex, London Aire, and Mountain Aire motorhomes. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
Risk: Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: On behalf of Newmar, Shyft Group Inc. will coordinate the recall repair and notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to began April 19, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar's number for this recall is 21V 041.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Mountain Aire, Essex, and King Aire motorhomes. The bedroom fascia header may fall unexpectedly onto the bed.
Risk: If the fascia header falls while there is an occupant in the bed, it can increase the risk of an injury.
Fix: Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will add screws and brackets to properly secure the fascia header, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2019. Owners may contact Newmar 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.
Driverâs side cockpit window is fogged to the point of zero usable visibility. This is a known issue among other owners of Newmar products with Fresco frameless windows. Neither Newmar nor Fresco will cover any cost of replacement or repair. This is a $2200 window to replace so many owners will…
Wet bay door skin adhesive is failing on many units causing the door skin to become detached and blow off of the vehicle while driving. This happened to ours and weâve seen many other units with the same issue. The dealers know this is an issue but Newmar will not address.
Other Newmar King Aire years
← 2019 King Aire · 2021 King Aire →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 King Aire | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 King Aire | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 King Aire | 1 | 4 |
| 2021 King Aire | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 | 6 |
| 2019 King Aire | 1 | 7 |
| 2018 King Aire | 1 | 11 |
| 2017 King Aire | 1 | 11 |
| 2016 King Aire | 0 | 7 |
| 2015 King Aire | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 King Aire | 1 | 9 |
| 2013 King Aire | 0 | 7 |
| 2012 King Aire | 0 | 7 |
| 2011 King Aire | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 King Aire | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 King Aire | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 King Aire | 0 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Newmar King Aire?
Owners most often report structure, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Newmar King Aire?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Newmar King Aire a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other King Aire model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.