2020 Tiffin Phaeton Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Phaeton years
- Not enough data 9th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Tiffin Phaeton. That ranks 9th out of 28 Phaeton model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Tiffin Phaeton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Tiffin Phaeton recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:rear/other:anchorage
Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Allegro Breeze, Allegro Red, Allegro, Allegro Bus, Phaeton, and 2018-2021 Zephyr recreational vehicles. The sofa seat belts may not have been installed correctly, which could result in unsecured passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: Unsecured passengers have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-118.
Fuel system, diesel:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Bus and Phaeton vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Tiffin will work with Cummins to inspect the rail threads , and replace the rail and fuel lines if damage is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
Steering
Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2020 Bus and Phaeton motorhomes. The steering pinch bolts may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: A loose steering pinch bolt can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering bolts to specification, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2020. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661.
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.
I recently purchased this motorhome used. Today, I discovered that the bulbs for both front turn signal lights are missing. Normally, if a bulb burns out, you have the old one to match when searching for a repacement. However, my MH has no bulbs installed at all. I discussed this problem on the…
The epa came out with requirements in 2013 that all diesel engines have a pollution mitigating def (diesel exhaust fluid) system. Apparently, the epa required the industry to measure the following three items with respect to blue def. - level of def - temperature of def - quality of def i have been…
Other Tiffin Phaeton years
← 2019 Phaeton · 2021 Phaeton →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Phaeton | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Phaeton | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Phaeton | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 Phaeton | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Phaeton | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 Phaeton | 6 | 10 |
| 2021 Phaeton | 3 | 7 |
| 2020 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 Phaeton | 4 | 4 |
| 2018 Phaeton | 3 | 5 |
| 2017 Phaeton | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 Phaeton | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Phaeton | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 Phaeton | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Phaeton | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 Phaeton | 2 | 7 |
| 2011 Phaeton | 4 | 12 |
| 2010 Phaeton | 3 | 9 |
| 2009 Phaeton | 1 | 8 |
| 2008 Phaeton | 6 | 9 |
| 2007 Phaeton | 1 | 7 |
| 2006 Phaeton | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Phaeton | 1 | 5 |
| 2004 Phaeton | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 Phaeton | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 Phaeton | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 Phaeton | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 Phaeton | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Tiffin Phaeton?
Owners most often report engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Tiffin Phaeton?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Tiffin Phaeton a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Phaeton model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.