The Airstream Land Yacht spans 2007–2026 with 6 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.5/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2015, 2026, 2025 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2007, 2008, 2009. It delivers competitive fuel economy and NHTSA-rated safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Airstream Land Yacht is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2007 to 2026 across multiple generations.
How to read a Airstream Land Yacht VIN — every digit explained
Every Airstream Land Yacht carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Airstream and the country it was built in (real Airstream codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Land Yacht.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- —1AB · 1SC · 1SM · 1ST · 45Z · 4UJ
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Land Yacht, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Airstream Land Yacht have?
The Airstream Land Yacht has 6 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2007–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2016 Airstream Land Yacht recalls 1
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings
What's wrong. Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain model year 2016 Classic, Flying Cloud, International, Sport, Eddie Bauer, and Land Yacht recreational trailers manufactured August 3, 2015, to November 13, 2015, and equipped with Auto Changeover Propane Gas Regulators. Propane gas may leak into the plastic gas level indicator window of the regulator causing it to degrade and crack.
Risk. If the indicator window cracks, propane gas may leak out, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix. Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propane regulator and the required hoses, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411.
2015 Airstream Land Yacht recalls 2
Electrical System
What's wrong. Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Airstream Land Yacht, Classic, Eddie Bauer, International, Flying Cloud, and Sport travel trailers manufactured November 26, 2013, to August 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been built with power inlet receptacles that may not be properly tightened to the electrical connectors.
Risk. If the electrical connection is loose it could cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix. Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the receptacle for damage and tighten the electrical connectors, or replace the power inlet if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems
What's wrong. Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Land Yacht, Eddie Bauer, International, Flying Cloud, and Sport travel trailers manufactured August 1, 2013, to February 4, 2015. The screws that secure the tray for the liquid propane (LP) tanks may fail and the LP tanks may fall from the trailer.
Risk. If the screws that secures the tank to the trailer fails, the tank can separate from the trailer becoming an object that can impact another vehicle on the road. There is also an increased risk of a fire.
Fix. Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will install new attaching screws to secure the LP tank tray, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2015. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111.
2014 Airstream Land Yacht recalls 2
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems
What's wrong. Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Land Yacht, Eddie Bauer, International, Flying Cloud, and Sport travel trailers manufactured August 1, 2013, to February 4, 2015. The screws that secure the tray for the liquid propane (LP) tanks may fail and the LP tanks may fall from the trailer.
Risk. If the screws that secures the tank to the trailer fails, the tank can separate from the trailer becoming an object that can impact another vehicle on the road. There is also an increased risk of a fire.
Fix. Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will install new attaching screws to secure the LP tank tray, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2015. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111.
Electrical System
What's wrong. Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Airstream Land Yacht, Classic, Eddie Bauer, International, Flying Cloud, and Sport travel trailers manufactured November 26, 2013, to August 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been built with power inlet receptacles that may not be properly tightened to the electrical connectors.
Risk. If the electrical connection is loose it could cause excessive heat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix. Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the receptacle for damage and tighten the electrical connectors, or replace the power inlet if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111.
2007 Airstream Land Yacht recalls 1
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer
What's wrong. Airstream is recalling 4,450 my 2004-2007 safari, international, interstate, land yacht, classic, my 2004-2006 skydeck, and my 2006 parkway travel trailers and motor homes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk. If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix. Airstream is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or airstream at 1-937-596-6111.
Best and worst years for the Airstream Land Yacht
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 20 tracked years, the worst years are 2015, 2026, 2025 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2007, 2008, 2009.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Land Yacht | — | Best | |
| 2008 Land Yacht | — | Best | |
| 2009 Land Yacht | — | Best | |
| 2010 Land Yacht | — | Average | |
| 2011 Land Yacht | — | Average | |
| 2012 Land Yacht | — | Average | |
| 2013 Land Yacht | — | Average | |
| 2014 Land Yacht | — | Average | |
| 2015 Land Yacht | Tires | Avoid | |
| 2016 Land Yacht | — | Average | |
| 2017 Land Yacht | — | Average | |
| 2018 Land Yacht | — | Average | |
| 2019 Land Yacht | — | Average | |
| 2020 Land Yacht | — | Average | |
| 2021 Land Yacht | — | Average | |
| 2022 Land Yacht | — | Average | |
| 2023 Land Yacht | — | Average | |
| 2024 Land Yacht | — | Average | |
| 2025 Land Yacht | — | Avoid | |
| 2026 Land Yacht | — | Avoid |
What are the most common Airstream Land Yacht problems?
The most-reported Airstream Land Yacht problems are Tires (1 reports), Equipment (1 reports) — out of 1 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Tires 1 Read
2015 airstream land yacht trailer. Consumer writes in regards to trailer shower door cracks and replacement tire issues. *smd *tr
Equipment 1 Read
2015 airstream land yacht trailer. Consumer writes in regards to trailer shower door cracks and replacement tire issues. *smd *tr
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Airstream Land Yacht specifications & dimensions
The 2026 Airstream Land Yacht. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Airstream Land Yacht window sticker.
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Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Airstream Land Yacht cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the Land Yacht holds — passengers and cargo. Seating, cargo and interior dimensions vary by trim and seat configuration — decode your VIN for the exact build.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Airstream Land Yacht tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Airstream Land Yacht get?
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What engines does the Airstream Land Yacht have? Power & range
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How much does a Airstream Land Yacht cost to own?
A Airstream Land Yacht depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Check what a used Land Yacht is worth today or browse current used-market prices before you buy or sell. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 80% | $24,000 | −$6,000 |
| Year 2 | 70% | $21,000 | −$9,000 |
| Year 3 | 61% | $18,300 | −$11,700 |
| Year 4 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 5 | 46% | $13,800 | −$16,200 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Land Yacht loses about 54% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — based on EPA economy at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Land Yacht ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
Is the Airstream Land Yacht safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Land Yacht yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.
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How many miles does a Airstream Land Yacht last?
A well-maintained Airstream Land Yacht typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.5/5.
Check your Airstream Land Yacht’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this Land Yacht’s VIN free →All Airstream Land Yacht model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Airstream Land Yacht — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Land Yacht | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 Land Yacht | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 Land Yacht | 0 | — | — |
| 2023 Land Yacht | 0 | — | — |
| 2022 Land Yacht | 0 | — | — |
| 2021 Land Yacht | 0 | — | — |
| 2020 Land Yacht | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 Land Yacht | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 Land Yacht | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 Land Yacht | 0 | — | — |
| 2016 Land Yacht | 1 recall | — | — |
| 2015 Land Yacht | 2 recalls | — | — |
| 2014 Land Yacht | 2 recalls | — | — |
| 2013 Land Yacht | 0 | — | — |
| 2012 Land Yacht | 0 | — | — |
| 2011 Land Yacht | 0 | — | — |
| 2010 Land Yacht | 0 | — | — |
| 2009 Land Yacht | 0 | — | — |
| 2008 Land Yacht | 0 | — | — |
| 2007 Land Yacht | 1 recall | — | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Land Yacht?
By owner-complaint volume, 2015, 2026, 2025 drew the most reports. 2007, 2008, 2009 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the Land Yacht have?
6 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2007–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.
How many miles does a Land Yacht last?
A well-maintained Land Yacht typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the Land Yacht reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Land Yacht is 4.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Airstream Land Yacht warranty?
New Airstream models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Airstream dealer.
Where is the Airstream Land Yacht made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Land Yacht's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Airstream may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the Land Yacht have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.