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2012 Heartland Cyclone problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 15 complaints on file for the 2012 Heartland Cyclone — 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.

15

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other Cyclone years?

Cyclone NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted23 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 23 complaints2009: 9 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 6 complaints2012: 15 complaints2013: 5 complaints2014: 11 complaints2015: 5 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 5 complaints2018: 3 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 6 complaints2021: 3 complaints2022: 0 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Cyclone NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 Heartland Cyclone problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1067%
Body & Structure427%
Other17%

Does the 2012 Heartland Cyclone have recalls?

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

15V482000OtherJuly 30, 2015 · 1,680 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain trailers of various models and model years. Click on "All Products Associated With This Recall" for a complete list. The tire certification labels applied to the vehicles may contain inaccurate tire sizing and/or inflation information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

An owner or operator could rely on the inaccurate information in inflating the tires which could cause under or over inflation which, in turn, could lead to a tire failure or crash.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will send a replacement label with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2015. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-574-266-3988.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“BLOWOUT POWER KING TOW MAX ST 235/80R/16 TRAILER TIRE NO OVER LOADING OF TRAILER 80 LBS OF AIR IN TIRE AS REQUIRED BY MANUFACTURE SPEED AT 60 MPH OR LESS TIRE WAS GOOD AT FUEL STOP AND SAFETY INSPECTION 2 HOURS PREVIOUS. RESULTING BLOWOUT CAUSED DAMAGE TO FENDER AND SKIRTING ON TRAILER DOT: 83B5GPB…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 26, 2012

“BLOWOUT POWER KING TOW MAX ST 235/80R/16 TRAILER TIRE NO OVER LOADING OF TRAILER 80 LBS OF AIR IN TIRE AS REQUIRED BY MANUFACTURE SPEED AT 60 MPH OR LESS TIRE WAS GOOD AT FUEL STOP AND SAFETY INSPECTION 2 HOURS PREVIOUS. RESULTING BLOWOUT CAUSED DAMAGE TO FENDER AND SKIRTING ON TRAILER DOT: 83B5GPB…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · August 26, 2012

“DEFECTIVE POWER KING TOWMAX STR TRAILER TIRES. I PURCHASED A 2012 HEARTLAND CYCLONE NEW IN JUNE OF 2012(FIFTH WHEEL TOY HAULER). THE RV MANUFACTURER INSTALLED TOWMAX STR TIRES AT THE FACTORY. WITHIN 2 YEARS AND LESS THAN 5,000 MILES THREE OF MY TIRES BURST SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. THESE TIRES WERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 25, 2017

2012 Heartland Cyclone — common questions

Is the 2012 Heartland Cyclone reliable?

The record is thin — 15 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2012 Cyclone problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are tires & wheels (10 complaints), body & structure (4 complaints), other (1 complaints).

Does the 2012 Heartland Cyclone have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2012 Heartland Cyclone. 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.