Model year record

2023 WINNEBAGO Ekko

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 59 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V257000

Equipment: electrical: accessory generator

Component
Equipment: electrical: accessory generator
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,537
Reported to NHTSA
2026-04-22
Owners notified
2026-06-11

Defect description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Ekko motorhomes. The touchscreen display may register unintended or phantom inputs and turn on the generator without the operator's knowledge.

Safety risk

People in an enclosed space, such as a garage, with a running generator may be at an increased risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside until the repair has been performed. Winnebago will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 205.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V541000

Equipment: electrical: accessory generator: solar panel

Component
Equipment: electrical: accessory generator: solar panel
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,193
Reported to NHTSA
2024-07-18
Owners notified
2024-10-25

Defect description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Ekko motorhomes. The solar charging system was incorrectly designed without sufficient over-current protection, which can allow the circuit to overheat and melt the fuse.

Safety risk

A melted fuse increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the solar controller fuse and components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 186.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V024000

Lane departure: blind spot detection

Component
Lane departure: blind spot detection
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
844
Reported to NHTSA
2024-01-18
Owners notified
2024-03-15

Defect description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The blind spot monitoring system may fail without warning to the driver.

Safety risk

Without a functioning blind spot monitoring system, the driver may be unaware of a vehicle in their blind spot, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install a new blind spot monitoring system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V307000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
6,536
Reported to NHTSA
2023-04-28
Owners notified
2023-06-02

Defect description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Travato, 2021-2023 Solis, and 2022-2023 Ekko motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i, and Onan QG 2800i EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the fuel filter and Injection Pump Module (IPM) may not be properly secured, which can cause a gas leak.

Safety risk

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V234000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,266
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-31
Owners notified
2023-05-30

Defect description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The 12-Volt charging system may have improperly routed wires and loose electrical connections, which can overload the electrical circuits and cause damage to electrical components, including the auxiliary alternator.

Safety risk

Overloaded electrical circuits that damage components increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and correct the wire routing and electrical connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 174.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V049000

Equipment: appliance: oven/stove/cooktop

Component
Equipment: appliance: oven/stove/cooktop
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
9,720
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-03
Owners notified
2023-03-31

Defect description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Solis, 2021-2023 Travato, and 2022-2023 Ekko motorhomes, equipped with certain Suburban Manufacturing Company (Suburban) SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops with part number 3032AST. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak.

Safety risk

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Winnebago will work with Suburban to repair the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V313000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings
Manufacturer
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
207
Reported to NHTSA
2022-05-09
Owners notified
2022-06-22

Defect description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Safety risk

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system203,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection9
Unknown or other8
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator7
Engine4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer4
Tires: tread/belt2
Electrical system: adas: blindspot: sensors13,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: materials: flooring1
Fuel system, other: pneumatic: delivery: pipes, hoses, and fittings1
Service brakes1
Structure: body: door: handle: interior1

The 2022 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2024 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.