2025 Winnebago Ekko
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 15 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 5 Ekko model years with reports.
Of the 2025 reports, 5 involved a fire.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Equipment, electrical, infotainment, softwarePark outsideJul 30, 2026
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ekko motorhomes. The touchscreen display may register unintended or phantom inputs and turn the generator on without the operator's knowledge.
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.
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 August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 208.
Campaign 26V498000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, electrical, accessory generatorPark outsideApr 22, 2026
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 26V257000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, valveAug 4, 2025
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ekko recreational vehicles. The inner wheel tire valve extension may be damaged through contact with the outer wheels, causing the inner tire to lose air pressure and overload the outer tire.
Overloading may cause the outer tire to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the valve extensions as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 200.
Campaign 25V499000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsJul 22, 2025
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Revel Sport, 2024-2025 Vita, 2025 Porto, Adventure Wagon, 2024-2026 View, Revel, Navion, and Ekko motorhomes. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wires can be caught in the seat mechanism when the driver or passenger seats are adjusted.
Damaged wires can prevent air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect and re-route the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 199.
Campaign 25V478000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, temporary/emergency spare tireNov 25, 2024
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ekko motorhomes. The wheel bolts for the spare tire may be missing
A spare tire that is installed without the correct bolts can detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Winnebago will mail the wheel bolts and wrench for the spare tire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 193.
Campaign 24V890000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, recreational vehicle/trailerSep 11, 2024
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2025 Winnebago View, Navion, and 2024-2025 Ekko recreational vehicles equipped with certain GE air conditioners. The air conditioner soft start device may fail and overheat.
An air conditioner soft start device that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the air conditioner soft start module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 188.
Campaign 24V662000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, recreational vehicle/trailerJul 18, 2024
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.
A melted fuse increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 24V541000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 7, 2024
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2025 Revel, 2020-2025 Navion, Porto, View, Vita, 2022-2023 Adventure Van, and 2024-2025 Ekko motorhomes. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wires can be caught in the seat mechanism when the driver or passenger seats are adjusted.
Damaged wires can prevent air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect and re-route the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 185.
Campaign 24V318000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
3 reports, newest first. Show all
Equipment, Other or unspecified, Structure, Apr 20, 2026
Beginning in October 2025, the Kwikee electric retractable side steps on my Winnebago Ekko began deploying spontaneously while the vehicle was being driven at highway speeds. The steps are designed to retract automatically upon the vehicle being placed in gear and to deploy only when the vehicle side access door is opened via magnetic reed switch. The failure mode observed is the inverse of intended behavior: steps extend and retract outward while the vehicle is actively in motion, without any door opening event. The issue was first documented in October 2025 and formally reported to La Mesa RV, my authorized Winnebago warranty service center, beginning in November 2025. The vehicle has been returned to service a total of five (5) times for this identical complaint. Individual components have been replaced (door open reed switch, wiring for switch, and control board), but the failure has recurred following each repair. To date, no repair attempt has resolved the root cause, and the behavior continues creating a safately concern for this vehicle, other vehicles on the road, and pedestrians. Safety Consequences: The deployed steps extend beyond the vehicle's body profile, creating a physical road hazard capable of striking curbs, guardrails, adjacent vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians at speed. At highway speeds, a deployed step represents a significant aerodynamic and structural load not intended by the manufacturer, risking step detachment and road hazard. The driver has no reliable warning that deployment has occurred, meaning the hazard may go undetected for an extended period while driving. Other motorists and pedestrians cannot anticipate or predict the presence of an extended step on an otherwise moving vehicle. Component / System Involved: Lippert Kwikee electric side step system, including the step control module, door trigger switches, and retraction motor assemblies. Wiring should include an ignition interlock preventing deployment while in gear.
Electrical system, Equipment, Other or unspecified, Aug 14, 2024, fire
A fuse between the solar panels and solar controller melted and caused it to flame up. The incident could have caused a major fire. The problem has occurred on other units with various other owners. No. Winnebago is aware of the incident but we have not heard anything from them. There were no indications that this was going to happen.
Other or unspecified, Aug 13, 2024
Solar 30a fuse melting