2021 Tiffin Wayfarer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wayfarer years
- Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Tiffin Wayfarer. That is the most of any Wayfarer model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (3 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Tiffin Wayfarer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Tiffin Wayfarer recalls (2)
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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:plumbing:sewage/black:storage tank; equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:plumbing:potable water:storage tank
Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Wayfarer vehicles. The rear-center holding tank water pan bolts may pull through the lip of the pan, allowing the tank to drop down onto the exhaust pipe.
Risk: The tank falling onto the exhaust can affect vehicle stability, and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace any damaged holding pans. In addition, metal straps and a washer plate will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer services at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-102.
Trailer hitches
Problem: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Wayfarer motorhomes. Continuous stress on the frame rail hitch extensions may cause them to fail.
Risk: Extension failure can cause the hitch to detach from the motorhome, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the hitch and reinforce the frame rail extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-101.
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 vehicle is a recreation vehicle with a door in the added cabin on a Mercedes chassis. There are automatic extended steps mounted under the door opening. They have failed several times during travel. Sometimes they extend while driving striking curbs and the like. Sometimes they fail to extend…
While driving down the road, the power door steps will spontaneously extend. This extends close to the ground and out to the side, and could catch on a curb, pothole, another vehicle, etc. This could cause an accident many different ways. It has been to the dealer for service multiple times…
Vehicle flashed a warning that Active Distance Assistance was not functional, and within a few minutes started to veer left, as if there was a flat tire (which there was not), so I was trying to keep it centered in my lane when the steering wheel suddenly turned counterclockwise in my hands and…
The Tiffin Wayfarer is built on a MB Sprinter 3500 chassis. Tiffin adds rear wheelwell liners made of plastic. These liners are held onto the chassis by 4 screws all on the outside of the liner. There is no inside support of the liner or reinforcement of the screws. My right side liner detached…
Cruise control disengagement . Abrupt ceasing interferes with anti collision and speed control causing slowing speeds without warning, could be a risk to those following as well disrupting the flow of traffic. The vehicle has been inspected by 3 MB service technicians. 1 .MB of Selma, TX-09/2021 2…
Other Tiffin Wayfarer years
← 2020 Wayfarer · 2022 Wayfarer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Wayfarer | 0 | 3 |
| 2026 Wayfarer | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 Wayfarer | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 Wayfarer | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Wayfarer | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 |
| 2020 Wayfarer | 5 | 3 |
| 2019 Wayfarer | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 Wayfarer | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 Wayfarer | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Tiffin Wayfarer?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, unknown or other, lane departure problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Tiffin Wayfarer?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Tiffin Wayfarer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wayfarer model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.