Newmar BAY STAR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
30 owner complaints analyzed
25 distinct recall campaigns
11,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 30 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 12 | 40.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Wheels | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
Service Brakes: 10; Unknown Or Other: 8; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Wheels: 5; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 4; Structure:Body: 4; Electrical System: 2; Equipment: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 21 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2009: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2019: 1; 2021: 7; 2022: 9; 2023: 2; 2024: 2; 2025: 3; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11462650 · 2022-04-28 (April 28, 2022)
Service advance trac ABS light In cross winds the system fails. Wind from either side The important stability control fails when you need it the most. ABS light is self explanatory. Called Ford and lady said she hears this issue a lot She mentioned that eventually it will disable the Rv. I’m in places where there is no phone service. Will be taking it in, but most people reported they throw parts at it and no fix.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11462650 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11415469 · 2021-05-06 (May 6, 2021)
NEW 2021 NEWMAR BAY STAR, WHICH HAS A 2020 FORD F53 CHASSIS. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE SERVICE ADVANCETRAC WARNING APPEARED ON DASH ALONG WITH AMBER WARNING LIGHT. THIS DISABLES TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM INCLUDING CRUISE CONTROL, HILL ASSIST AND MAYBE ABS. PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE DIAGNOSED/RESOLVED.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11415469 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11420711 · 2021-06-12 (June 12, 2021)
2021 NEWMAR BAYSTAR W/ FORD F53 CHASSIS. ABS & TRACTION CONTROL (ADVANCETRAC) LIGHTS CAME ON 10 MINUTES AFTER WE TOOK DELIVERY OF RV. 32 DAYS IN FORD SERVICE DEPT. REPLACED ABS SENSOR. REPLACED ECBM. PERFORMED WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY (FIRST PARTIAL, THEN COMPLETE). REPLACED O-RING + WHEEL HUB + BRAKE ROTOR ASSEMBLY. WARNING LIGHTS WENT OUT, BUT CAME ON AGAIN ABOUT 250 MILES LATER. CRUISE CONTROL & HILL ASSIST DISABLED. 11 DAYS IN 2ND FORD SERVICE DEPT. REMOVED & REPLACED ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY. WARNING LIGHTS WENT OUT. NOT SURE FOR HOW LO…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11420711 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2010: 3; 2011: 4; 2012: 3; 2013: 4; 2014: 4; 2015: 1; 2016: 4; 2017: 3; 2018: 7; 2019: 6; 2020: 5; 2021: 6; 2022: 6; 2023: 4; 2024: 1; 2025: 1; 2026: 1