2026 Tiffin Wayfarer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:tank Assembly 2026-08-31 · campaign 26V557000 · 88 vehicles
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Wayfarer recreational vehicles. The liquid propane (LP) tank may have been manufactured without the remote shut off and may be loose in the mounting bracket.
Risk: LP tanks that cannot be shut off increase the risk of a fire. Additionally a loose LP tank may detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a remote shut off and replace the bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-108.
Electrical System 2026-06-29 · campaign 26V412000 · 425 vehicles
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Zephyr, Wayfarer, Phaeton, Open Trail, GT1, Allegro Red, Allegro Open Road, Allegro Bus, Allegro Bay, 2026 Midas, Byway, and Allegro Breeze recreational vehicles, equipped with certain MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans. The printed circuit board may fail during certain operations and overheat.
Risk: An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2026. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is TIF-149. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 28, 2026.
Equipment:other:labels 2026-05-27 · campaign 26V342000 · 160 vehicles
Defect: Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Open Trail, Wayfarer, and 2026 Midas recreational vehicles. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label may have been incorrectly printed on a white label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Risk: The incorrect label color may make it difficult for the operator to locate the loading or tire pressure information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-107.
What owners report
2026-05-27 · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs“complaint 1 — iowa failure ([xxx]) vehicle: 2026 tiffin wayfarer xpw vin: [xxx] date of incident: [xxx] location: near [xxx] mileage: approximately 10,000–11,000 miles narrative: while traveling at highway speed on [xxx] near grinnell, iowa, the rear wheel and hub assembly of my 2026 tiffin wayfarer xpw catastrophically failed. the rear wheels d…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.