2020 Forest River Riverstone problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2020 Forest River Riverstone — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other Riverstone years?

Riverstone NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Forest River Riverstone problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Other	1	100%	new

Does the 2020 Forest River Riverstone have recalls?

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

25V550000BrakesAugust 26, 2025 · 2,379 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Riverstone fifth wheel trailers. The steel hydraulic brake lines may fail and leak brake fluid.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 260-593-2425. Forest River's number for this recall is 70-1957.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The plate that holds the wiring guide to the outside edge of the off door slide is too long. This is causing the plate to slice into the tire as the tire moves upward in its range of motion during travel. Luckily, I caught this before the tires blew and could have caused a major accident. ”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 7, 2022

2020 Forest River Riverstone — common questions

Is the 2020 Forest River Riverstone 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 2020 Forest River Riverstone have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2020 Forest River Riverstone. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2020 compare to other Riverstone years?

What are the most common 2020 Forest River Riverstone problems?

Does the 2020 Forest River Riverstone have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2020 Forest River Riverstone — common questions

Is the 2020 Forest River Riverstone reliable?

Does the 2020 Forest River Riverstone have recalls?

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