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2020 Heartland Cyclone problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 6 complaints on file for the 2020 Heartland Cyclone — 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.

6

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other Cyclone years?

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

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What are the most common 2020 Heartland Cyclone problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other467%
Fuel System117%
Body & Structure117%

Does the 2020 Heartland Cyclone have recalls?

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

21V849000Electrical SystemNovember 1, 2021 · 1,783 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Heartland Cyclone and 2019-2021 Road Warrior Toy Hauler recreational trailers. The transfer switch wire securement lugs may have been improperly tightened during production, causing the wires to come loose.

Consequence

Loose wires can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the securement lugs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

20V521000OtherAugust 28, 2020 · 1,409 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cyclone and 2020-2021 Bighorn Traveler, and Elkridge recreational trailers. Due to insufficient bracing, the front landing legs may buckle and collapse while the trailer is parked.

Consequence

If the landing legs buckle, the trailer will drop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of property damage, personal injury or death.

Remedy

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will install a jack bracket to reinforce the landing legs, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2020. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“On two separate occasions I have had the door on the RV melt and crack from the door resting against the heat vent placed behind the door. The latch is NOT PRACTICAL OR SUFFICIENT. Many people go in and out and the door gets open and closed a lot. There’s no real visible warning except hot…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 17, 2023

“On two separate occasions I have had the door on the RV melt and crack from the door resting against the heat vent placed behind the door. The latch is NOT PRACTICAL OR SUFFICIENT. Many people go in and out and the door gets open and closed a lot. There’s no real visible warning except hot…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · June 17, 2023

“On two separate occasions I have had the door on the RV melt and crack from the door resting against the heat vent placed behind the door. The latch is NOT PRACTICAL OR SUFFICIENT. Many people go in and out and the door gets open and closed a lot. There’s no real visible warning except hot…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 17, 2023

2020 Heartland Cyclone — common questions

Is the 2020 Heartland Cyclone reliable?

The record is thin — 6 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 Heartland Cyclone have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2020 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.