Newmar BAY Star Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Newmar BAY Star (2021–2021) that have at least 5 complaints. 2021 has the most, with 11. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All BAY Star model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 | 2,600 | 6 | 6 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes4 22%
- Wheels3 17%
- Other or unknown3 17%
- Forward collision avoidance3 17%
- Fuel system2 11%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 5.6%
- Vehicle speed control1 5.6%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 5.6%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2021: “New Newmar Bay Star 2021 on a 2020 ford f53 chassis. On our first trip we noticed brake noises. We took it to a ford service center and they reported both front brake pads were cracked and the rotors damaged. This is a brand new rv!”
NHTSA complaint #11415470, filed 2021-05, 2,400 milesOther Newmar models
141 complaintsNewmar Mountain Aire
37 complaintsNewmar Kountry Star
27 complaintsNewmar NEW Aire
18 complaintsNewmar London Aire
10 complaintsNewmar Kountry Aire
5 complaintsNewmar Scottsdale
5 complaintsNewmar BAY Star Sport
5 complaints
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. Methodology