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2021 Heartland Fuel problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2021 Heartland Fuel — 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.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other Fuel years?

Fuel NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted1 complaint2019: 1 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
Fuel NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2021 Heartland Fuel have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

2021 Heartland Fuel — common questions

Is the 2021 Heartland Fuel reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Heartland Fuel have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2021 Heartland Fuel. 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.