2025 Forest River Riverstone problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2025 Forest River Riverstone — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

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Fires reported

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NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Riverstone years?

Riverstone NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Forest River Riverstone problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Brakes	1	100%	— flat

Does the 2025 Forest River Riverstone have recalls?

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

26V020000Body & StructureJanuary 19, 2026 · 515 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Forest River Work and Play, 2024-2026 East to West Takoda, Coachmen Chaparral, 2025-2026 Shasta Phoenix, 2023-2025 Forest River Riverstone, 2022-2026 Coachmen Adrenaline, and 2025 Forest River Cedar Creek fifth wheel travel trailers. The ramp door may break away from the door frame while loading or unloading vehicles.

Consequence

A ramp door that breaks during use increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install additional support brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2026. Owners may contact Coachmen Adrenaline & Work and Play customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Riverstone customer service at 1-260-593-4028, East to West Takoda customer service at 1-574-264-6664, Cedar Creek customer service at 1-260-593-4000, Coachmen Chapparal and Shasta Pheonix customer service at 1-574-825-7101. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-2017.

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.

“Found that two separate brake lines became disconnected from the brake units allowing all of the brake fluid to spray out and put zero pressure on the brake pads. There is a Facebook page for Riverstone owners. I found that there are a handful of other reports of similar brake failure on other…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 12, 2025

2025 Forest River Riverstone — common questions

Is the 2025 Forest River Riverstone reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Forest River Riverstone have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 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 2025 compare to other Riverstone years?

What are the most common 2025 Forest River Riverstone problems?

Does the 2025 Forest River Riverstone have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2025 Forest River Riverstone — common questions

Is the 2025 Forest River Riverstone reliable?

Does the 2025 Forest River Riverstone have recalls?

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