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2021 Coachmen Apex problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2021 Coachmen Apex — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other Apex years?

Apex NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted7 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 1 complaints2018: 7 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 4 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 2 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Apex NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2021 Coachmen Apex problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure1100%

Does the 2021 Coachmen Apex have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V243000OtherApril 13, 2022 · 99,190 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Consequence

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Coachman Apex Trailer. The contact stated that while preparing for a trip and inspecting the trailer, it was discovered that the front section of the trailers chassis had fractured and separated. The contact considered the trailer unsafe to use after discovering…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · April 22, 2024

2021 Coachmen Apex — common questions

Is the 2021 Coachmen Apex reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Coachmen Apex have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2021 Coachmen Apex. 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.