2021 Grand Design Imagine Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Grand Design Imagine (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2021 Grand Design Imagine. The part named most often is body and structure, with 7 complaints (39% of the total), followed by suspension (6) and other or unknown (5). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the door filed under the same part. Suspension complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
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.
- Body and structure7 39%
- Suspension6 33%
- Other or unknown5 28%
- Tires4 22%
- Wheels2 11%
- Equipment1 5.6%
- Fuel system1 5.6%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “We were driving and went through a dip in the road and the whole front end of the A- Frame bent/buckled. We have not had any problems with this in the past, but it is a brand new trailer and we are learning it has happened to a few others all Grand Design XLS series. We wonder if the steel used is not of top quality and is too thin.”
NHTSA complaint #11425375, filed 2021-07Suspension: “After reading of other owners of similar and identical models like mine having frame cracks, I made a point to inspect my trailer’s I beam chassis and I discovered horizontal cracks within the I beam, one on each side, over the suspension area. Every picture I have seen looks just like mine, a rusty L shaped crack adjacent to a crossmember welded on the backside of this area. You can see the shape of this crossmember through the surface of the I beam, indicating the metal is quite thin. …”
NHTSA complaint #11633521, filed 2025-01Other or unknown: “Noticed the frame on our trailer is starting to bulge. We are part of a Facebook group for our specific trailer and apparently this is a common problem/ occurrence. We contacted both Grand Design and Lippert for assistance with fixing the issue which they have done for many but since we are second owners they are refusing to help. This is a major safety issue and of left unfixed could potentially cause a bad accident/ incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11523031, filed 2023-05Tires: “While towing our travel trailer we experienced a tire blowout on the left side rear. The blow out tore up the black water valve and sewage cap dumping sewage on the side of the highway. The lack of protection to the valve is not present and the valve is directly behind the tire. With trailer tire blowouts prevalent this is bound to happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #11609161, filed 2024-08Mileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,000 and 50,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 22V039000Jan 28, 2022Structure › Interior panels › DoorCovers: Grand Design Imagine 2020–2021
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Imagine travel trailers. The cast aluminum pull handles on the cabinet doors and drawers may have sharp edges.
- 21V636000Aug 13, 2021Power train › Axle hubsCovers: Grand Design Imagine 2021
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2021 Imagine recreational trailers equipped with Dexter D30 axles. The axles may have been assembled with incorrect inner bearings.
- 21V393000May 26, 2021Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systemsCovers: Grand Design Imagine 2016–2021, Momentum 2016–2021, Transcend 2016–2021
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Imagine, Transcend, and Momentum travel trailers. The LP regulator that controls the LP gas pressure may fail, allowing excessive gas pressure that causes the appliance flame to increase.
Recall details for the 2021 Grand Design Imagine → · 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.
- 11023472Aug 5, 2025Suspension. Grand Design RV is launching a Customer Satisfaction Campaign to address concerns of I-beam cracks appearing above the spring hangers on some Imagine IM2910BH models manufactured between July 2020…
- 11024409Jul 19, 2025Suspension. Grand Design RV is launching a Customer Satisfaction Campaign to address concerns of I-beam cracks appearing above the spring hangers on some Imagine IM2910BH models manufactured between July 2020…
- 11024408Jul 19, 2025Suspension. Grand Design RV is launching a Customer Satisfaction Campaign to address concerns of I-beam cracks appearing above the spring hangers on some Imagine IM2910BH models manufactured between July 2020…
- 10233216Nov 21, 2022Equipment. A crack may occur in the existing skylight. As a result, there is a potential for water to intrude.
- 10195325Jun 9, 2021Electrical system. TPMS System was wired to an inactive line in the solar prep harness and therefore will not have a direct power supply.
Other model years of the Grand Design Imagine
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 1,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 13 | 4,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 18 | 9,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2020 | 12 | 2,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 6 | 5,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 8 | 5,000 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Grand Design Imagine model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Grand Design Imagine have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2021 Grand Design Imagine as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2021 Grand Design Imagine is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 7 complaints (39% of the total), followed by suspension with 6.
Has the 2021 Grand Design Imagine been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 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 Grand Design Imagine reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,000 miles and the middle half falls between 7,000 and 50,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.