Every 2023 Winnebago Ekko recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 26V257000
Apr 22, 2026Equipment:Electrical:Accessory GeneratorPark outside
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V257000 →Equipment · NHTSA 24V541000
Jul 18, 2024Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A melted fuse increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V541000 →Lane Departure · NHTSA 24V024000
Jan 18, 2024Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
- Problem
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The blind spot monitoring system may fail without warning to the driver.
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V024000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 23V307000
Apr 28, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V307000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 23V234000
Mar 31, 2023Electrical System
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Overloaded electrical circuits that damage components increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V234000 →Equipment · NHTSA 23V049000
Mar 2, 2023Equipment:Appliance:Oven/Stove/Cooktop
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V049000 →Equipment · NHTSA 22V313000
Sep 5, 2022Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines and Fittings
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V313000 →
2023 Winnebago Ekko complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Winnebago Ekko, reporting 3 fires. Winnebago has issued at least 9 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System20
- Lane Departure9
- Unknown Or Other6
- Equipment4
- Engine3
- Fuel System, Other1
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (3)
- Equipment (2)
- Electrical System (1)
- Engine (1)
- Lane Departure (1)
- Structure (1)
Read Winnebago Ekko owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Winnebago Ekko. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“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.”
2023 WINNEBAGO EKKOMar 22, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11726205
Fire
“We believe our Balmar (the second alternator that powers our Lithium batteries) failed and then created enough heat to either have a small fire or produce copious amounts of toxic smoke. This is a known problem with the Winnebago EKKOs.”
2023 WINNEBAGO EKKOOct 6, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11618348
“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.”
2023 WINNEBAGO EKKOJul 8, 2026 · NC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11749007
“Balmar alternator began smoking and emitting a burning smell, also began discharging the house batteries. This condition caused us to be disabled along the roadway and entailed crawling under the vehicle to disconnect the wiring from the alternator.”
2023 WINNEBAGO EKKOJan 21, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11712318
“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.”
2023 WINNEBAGO EKKONov 10, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11698603
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