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2012 Airstream International problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2012 Airstream International — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other International years?

International NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted3 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 2 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2011: 2 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 3 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 0 complaints
International NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2012 Airstream International have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

12V184000OtherApril 27, 2012 · 12 units

Defect

AIRSTREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 INTERNATIONAL EDDIE BAUER TRAVEL TRAILERS. THE PART 567 CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE VEHICLES CONTAIN INCORRECT TIRE AND RIM SIZE INFORMATION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.”

Consequence

INCORRECT TIRE AND TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION ON THE LABEL COULD LEAD TO THE INSTALLATION OF A TIRE WITH THE WRONG LOAD RATING AND INSUFFICIENT TIRE PRESSURE. THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

AIRSTREAM WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW INSTALL THE LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 7, 2012. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOR AT 937-596-6849 OR AIRSTREAM AT 937-538-1268.

11V489000OtherOctober 3, 2011 · 18 units

Defect

AIRSTREAM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 INTERNATIONAL, 16 FOOT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 10, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2011. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH THE INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION LABEL.

Consequence

DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES, A CONSUMER COULD INSTALL THE INCORRECT TIRE, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Remedy

AIRSTREAM WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ONOCTOBER 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRSTREAM AT 1-937-596-6111.

2012 Airstream International — common questions

Is the 2012 Airstream International reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2012 Airstream International have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2012 Airstream International. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.