I bought my Tiffin Open Trail in Nov. 2025. The vehicle pitched, rolled and swayed so badly it could be hard to control going over a speed bump. I decided to upgrade the suspension. I went to Owl Vans in Austin, Texas on March 9, 2026. I stayed a hotel while the work was performed. I received a phone call from Owl the night of March 9th, because they found the inside dually tire had been rubbing on the frame underneath the entire time, with tire failure immenint. This is a 12k pound vehicle. I contacted Tiffin who really seemed unconcerned. Owl provided me with a new tire and informed me that they were upfitting many (25) Open Trails by Tiffin and they had found the vehicle too heavy for the stock Mercedes 3500XD suspension. They informed Tiffin of their concerns. Because I upgraded the suspension significantly it resolved my issue. HOWEVER, I contacted friends who had recently purchased an Open Trail with stock suspension and shared my findings and concern. They had their Open Trail inspected and ALSO found the leaf springs flat and the rear tire rubbing with imminent failure expected. I spent $12k making my vehicle SAFE. If the tire would have blown at 70 mph, losing control of a 12k pound vehicle would have been catastrophic, not only me but anyone else near me. I travel extensively in my Open Trai and so do others.
The worst 2026 Tiffin Open Trail problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Recalls 4
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 beginning August 28, 2026.
Recall number 26V412000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 26V342000 · Recall details
Electrical system: propulsion system: inverter
- What is wrong
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Open Trail motorhomes equipped with an optional diesel or propane generator. The wiring harness may contain incorrectly sized wires.
- Risk
- An undersized wire can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1‑256‑356‑8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-106. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning February 20, 2026.
Recall number 25V905000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2026 Open Trail motorhomes. The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) label may have the incorrect cargo carrying capacity information, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. 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
- An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tiffin will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2025. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1‑256‑356‑8661. Tiffin's number for this recall is WAY-105. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning January 16, 2026.
Recall number 25V799000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2026 Tiffin Open Trail 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Information on replacing the generator skid plate housing with an updated version for increased airflow to...
- 2025 and 2026 Open Trail Motorhomes need to have the 12 volt charging system upgraded in order to extend...
- 2025 and 2026 Open Trail Motorhomes need to have the 51 volt charging system upgraded in order to extend...
- Tiffin Motorhomes issued a technical service bulletin to inspect the roof rack for proper sealant on all...
- Instructions on how to add additional support on the Open Trail Roof Rack to reduce wind noise at highway...
- Tiffin Motorhomes issued a technical service bulletin for Open Trail Motorhomes with a 51V battery system...
- Tiffin issued a technical service bulletin to change the alternator in the Open Trail Motorhome due to a...
- Tiffin issued a technical service bulletin to update the software for the battery management system in the...
- On certain 2026 Open Trail Motorhomes, the rear inner tire has valve stem extenders installed that are not...
- It has come to our attention that on certain 2026 Open Trail Motorhomes, the radar sensor for the active...
What 2026 Tiffin Open Trail owners say
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Questions about the 2026 Tiffin Open Trail
Is the 2026 Tiffin Open Trail reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2026 Tiffin Open Trail, close to a typical Open Trail model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Tiffin Open Trail?
Suspension, with 1 complaint. Next is wheels (1).
How many recalls does the 2026 Tiffin Open Trail have?
4 recalls, covering electrical system and equipment.
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