The 2023 Winnebago Ekko has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 22,303 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 13, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT26V2570002026-04-221,537 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
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…
EQUIPMENT24V5410002024-07-182,193 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
A melted fuse increases the risk of a fire.
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.
LANE DEPARTURE24V0240002024-01-18844 affected
Defect
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The blind spot monitoring system may fail without warning to the driver.
Consequence
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.
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.
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…
Consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
Consequence
Overloaded electrical circuits that damage components increase the risk of a fire.
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.
EQUIPMENT23V0490002023-02-039,720 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
EQUIPMENT22V3130002022-05-09207 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:PNEUMATIC:DELIVERY:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS
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SERVICE BRAKES
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Total complaints46
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“After starting the vehicle I noticed an unusual whine. After a few seconds of idling I noticed that it smelled like something was on fire. I turned off the vehicle and began looking for smoke. I did not find it. After a little research I discovered that it is a very well known failure that the…”
“After starting the vehicle I noticed an unusual whine. After a few seconds of idling I noticed that it smelled like something was on fire. I turned off the vehicle and began looking for smoke. I did not find it. After a little research I discovered that it is a very well known failure that the…”
“After starting the vehicle I noticed an unusual whine. After a few seconds of idling I noticed that it smelled like something was on fire. I turned off the vehicle and began looking for smoke. I did not find it. After a little research I discovered that it is a very well known failure that the…”
“We had reported on sat, 3/21/26 to winnebago that we noticed our balmar alternator had stopped charging the battery the night before on fri, 3/20/26 during a 2.5 hour trip to sebastapol, ca. We drove to santa clara, recharged batteries with shore power and then drove to santa cruz, ca. This…”
“We had reported on sat, 3/21/26 to winnebago that we noticed our balmar alternator had stopped charging the battery the night before on fri, 3/20/26 during a 2.5 hour trip to sebastapol, ca. We drove to santa clara, recharged batteries with shore power and then drove to santa cruz, ca. This…”
“Reference nhtsa safety recall 23v-234 just experience failure of second balmar alternator at about 26,000 miles. Replacement of first failure was done in conjunction of above referenced safefy recall. Work was performed in march of 2024. Subsequent to the above referenced recall winnebago issued a…”
“Reference nhtsa safety recall 23v-234 just experience failure of second balmar alternator at about 26,000 miles. Replacement of first failure was done in conjunction of above referenced safefy recall. Work was performed in march of 2024. Subsequent to the above referenced recall winnebago issued a…”
“Reference nhtsa safety recall 23v-234 just experience failure of second balmar alternator at about 26,000 miles. Replacement of first failure was done in conjunction of above referenced safefy recall. Work was performed in march of 2024. Subsequent to the above referenced recall winnebago issued a…”
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