2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,900miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler. The part named most often is tires, with 6 complaints (55% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and body and structure (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,900 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires6 55%
- Electrical system2 18%
- Body and structure2 18%
- Fuel system1 9.1%
- Suspension1 9.1%
- Wheels1 9.1%
Example complaints
Tires: “Lionshead Castlerock ST225/75R15 Tires on XLR Boost Toy Hauler Trailer. Within 5 weeks we had 3 tires fail in 2 incidents. I have already filed on the 2nd incident, but since it asks for tire location I am filing this second complaint for first incident. In the incident in which the front passenger side tire failed, we were traveling along Hwy 2 outside of Monroe Washington headed up Stevens Pass to a campground in Eastern Washington. The tire blew out traveling about 55mph on a paved highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11552196, filed 2023-10Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2021 Forest River XLR ToyHauler. The contact stated that there was a dent in the roof which allowed water into the trailer. The water leakage caused a shortage in the electrical system. The contact had not taken the trailer to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,800.”
NHTSA complaint #11432858, filed 2021-09, 1,800 milesBody and structure: “The contact owns a 2021 Forest River XLR Toy Hauler equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: ST Tires, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: TJULT 1MT. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the RV suddenly started to swerve, and the steering wheel became unstable. The contact regained control of the steering wheel and parked the vehicle on the shoulder of the roadway. Upon inspection, it was discovered that there was tread separation on the rear passenger’s side tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11722401, filed 2026-03, 8,500 milesFuel system: “Propane line location in tire well. Tires rubbed hole in propane line causing a propane leak. We drive with propane off. Got to campsite and turned propane on. Within a half hour smelled propane really bad. Turned off propane. Called rv repair and they found the leak. This is a dangerous design flaw.”
NHTSA complaint #11416749, filed 2021-05, 1,700 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,800 and 2,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V727000Oct 24, 2025Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Plumbing › Potable waterCovers: Forest River XLR Toyhauler 2021
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 XLR Toy Hauler travel trailers. The mounting brackets may be improperly located or secured, allowing the fresh water tank to detach when full.
- 22V243000Apr 13, 2022Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Lines and fittingsCovers: Forest River XLR Toyhauler 2021–2022, Coachmen Leprechaun 2021–2023, Forest River Rockwood 2021–2022 +35 more
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood…
- 21V830000Oct 22, 2021Body and structureCovers: Forest River XLR Toyhauler 2021–2022
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XLR Toy Hauler recreational vehicles. The protective panel that separates the furnace and furnace components from the mid-deck cargo area is missing.
- 20V767000Dec 10, 2020Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Forest River XLR Toyhauler 2020–2021
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 XLR Boost Toy Hauler recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label may state a lower weight than the actual weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
Recall details for the 2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.
- 10225555Oct 14, 2022Body and structure. The black geocel roof sealant may not adhere to the front roof wrap joint, roof edge at the front corners.
- 10212906May 31, 2022Body and structure. The slideroom roof header is split into two pieces whereas it should be a single solid piece across the entire length of the slideroom roof. This may allow water to intrude into the vehicle.
- 10212219May 27, 2022Body and structure. The slideroom roof header is split into two pieces whereas it should be a single solid piece across the entire length of the slideroom roof. This may allow water to intrude into the vehicle.
- 10193872May 19, 2021Wheels. It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the…
- 10185487Jan 8, 2021Other or unknown, Body and structure. The Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW) listed on the Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label have the potential to be higher than the actual weight therefore increasing the carrying…
Other model years of the Forest River XLR Toyhauler
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | — | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 11 | 1,900 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Forest River XLR Toyhauler model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 6 complaints (55% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,900 miles and the middle half falls between 1,800 and 2,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.