2022 Winnebago Ekko
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 0 |
| 2027 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
56% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.
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Winnebago recall 174 (NHTSA campaign 23V234000) regarding improper electrical wiring design and installation by Winnebago was recently completed on my RV.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240914
The secondary alternator caught on fire while traveling and damaged the Ford tensioner that supplies AC compressor power
NHTSA ODI report, 20230209
27% of complaints: lane departure — 12 distinct reports on file.
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Our blind spot monitoring system failed after going through a rain storm in March 2023. The system no longer functions at all.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230915
18% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.
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Winnebago recall 174 (NHTSA campaign 23V234000) regarding improper electrical wiring design and installation by Winnebago was recently completed on my RV.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240914
The secondary alternator caught on fire while traveling and damaged the Ford tensioner that supplies AC compressor power
NHTSA ODI report, 20230209
7% of complaints: equipment — 3 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.
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The secondary alternator caught on fire while traveling and damaged the Ford tensioner that supplies AC compressor power
NHTSA ODI report, 20230209
SAFETY TIMELINE
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Solis, Travato, and Ekko vehicles, equipped with GE-ES Double Flipseats. The seat belt retractors may lock up when the vehicle is on a slight incline.
Remedy: Winnebago will work with Freedman to notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat and repair, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021.
Campaign 21V480000 — check if this car was fixed
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2022 Ekko vehicles. The shower and sink drainage system may leak and allow water to infiltrate nearby electrical components, which could cause an electrical short.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shower and sink drainage pump system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Campaign 21V942000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 22V313000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 23V049000 — check if this car was fixed
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes.
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.
Campaign 23V234000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 23V307000 — check if this car was fixed
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The blind spot monitoring system may fail without warning to the driver.
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.
Campaign 24V024000 — check if this car was fixed
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2022 Ekko, 2020-2022 Minnie Winnie, Spirit, 2020-2022 View, Navion, and 2020-2021 Vita, and Porto motorhomes.
Remedy: Dealers will install the correct labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were Mailed May 6/2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 177.
Campaign 23V637000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 24V541000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 26V257000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2022 Winnebago Ekko — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (25 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for lane departure issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 21V480000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V942000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V313000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V049000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V234000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V307000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V024000 (lane departure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V637000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V541000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V257000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2022 Winnebago Ekko reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Winnebago Ekko?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Winnebago Ekko have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.