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2025 Forest River R-Pod problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2025 Forest River R-Pod — 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 2025 compare to other R-Pod years?

R-Pod NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted13 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 3 complaints2012: 2 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 3 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 12 complaints2019: 13 complaints2020: 11 complaints2021: 9 complaints2022: 3 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 0 complaints
R-Pod NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2025 Forest River R-Pod have recalls?

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

24V929000OtherDecember 13, 2024 · 116 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 RPOD RPT197 and RPT205 travel trailers. The propane tank tray may be missing the required number of fasteners, allowing the tanks to detach.

Consequence

A detached tank can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised to remove the tanks until the repair is performed. Dealers will install the correct number of fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 80-1877.

24V616000OtherAugust 16, 2024 · 6 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 R-POD RPT203 travel trailers. The exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to LP gas line.

Consequence

A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will relocate the hose connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 80-1829.

2025 Forest River R-Pod — common questions

Is the 2025 Forest River R-Pod 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 2025 Forest River R-Pod have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Forest River R-Pod. 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.