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2021 Heartland Cyclone problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2021 Heartland Cyclone — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other Cyclone years?

Cyclone NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 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, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2021 Heartland Cyclone problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System133%
Suspension133%
Tires & Wheels133%

Does the 2021 Heartland Cyclone have recalls?

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

22V018000Tires & WheelsJanuary 20, 2022 · 2,363 units

Defect

Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cyclone, Fuel, Gravity, and Warrior vehicles equipped with certain Sailun tires, sizes ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation.

Consequence

Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes, and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032 or Sailun customer service at 1-844-281-9696.

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.

“The contact owns a 2021 Heartland Cyclone travel trailer. The contact stated that the two axles that support the weight of the trailer were bent. The axles only supported 14,000 pounds however, the trailer weighs 15,320 pounds, which caused the axles to bend. The travel trailer was taken to an…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 18, 2021

“We were driving north on [XXX] from Albuquerque to Aztec, NM driving between 65 and 70 mph. There was no debris in the road and the tire on the passenger rear axle blew out. The tread separation tore up the side skirt and trim. I checked the tire pressure on the other 5 tires and all were inflated…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 27, 2025

“The contact owns a 2021 Heartland Cyclone. The contact stated that the RV was parked at a campground charging station when the contact noticed there was dark grey smoke coming from inside of the RV under the bar area in the vehicle. The contact unplugged the main power from the vehicle and removed…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 3, 2021 · fire

2021 Heartland Cyclone — common questions

Is the 2021 Heartland Cyclone reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Heartland Cyclone have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2021 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.