2023 Winnebago Ekko recalls and problems

The 2023 Winnebago Ekko has 7 safety recalls and 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Winnebago dealer.

Urgent: recall 26V-257 carries a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
7
Complaints
33
Crashes / fires
0 / 3
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2023 Winnebago Ekko vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2023 Winnebago Ekko recalls

Recall 26V-257: Equipment

Park outsideReported Apr 22, 2026 · 1,537 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

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.

Recall 24V-541: Equipment

Reported Jul 18, 2024 · 2,193 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

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.

Recall 24V-024: Lane Departure

Reported Jan 18, 2024 · 844 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

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.

Recall 23V-307: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Apr 28, 2023 · 6,536 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

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.

Recall 23V-234: Electrical System

Reported Mar 31, 2023 · 1,266 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

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.

Recall 23V-049: Equipment

Reported Feb 3, 2023 · 9,720 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

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.

Recall 22V-313: Equipment

Reported May 9, 2022 · 207 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

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.

2023 Winnebago Ekko problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System21
Lane Departure9
Unknown or Other6
Equipment4
Engine3
Service Brakes1
Fuel System, Other1
Structure1
Tires1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1

Most reported parts

  • Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 9
  • Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator — 4
  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 3
  • Fuel System, Other › Pneumatic › Delivery › Pipes, Hoses, and Fittings — 1
  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Materials › Flooring — 1
  • Structure › Body › Door › Handle › Interior — 1
  • Electrical System › Adas › Blindspot › Sensors — 1
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 75,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2023 Winnebago Ekko complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 75,000 miles · reported Oct 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Winnebago Ekko RV built on a 2023 Ford Transit chassis. The contact stated that the front passenger door failed to remain locked. The dealer was contacted and replaced the door actuator; however, the failure recurred. The contact expressed concern the vehicle was hacked. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Unknown or Other · reported Jul 8, 2026
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 Balmar alternator on Winnebago EKKOs fails catastrophically, sometimes catching on fire. I followed instructions to disable the Balmar. I let the vehicle cool completely. I restarted the vehicle and let it idle for a long while and the whine and the smell never returned. I used the Lithionics app to…
Electrical System · reported Mar 22, 2026
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 morning on Sun 3/22/26, our 2nd Balmar Alternator installed by NIRVC/Las Vegas in Mar-April 2024 under the 174 Recall caught on fire. Fortunately, we were idling in a parking lot before getting on the freeway, and could hear the whining noise, smell the burning alternator, and see the smoke coming out of…
Electrical System · reported Jan 21, 2026
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. Unable to get immediately repaired as no Balmar replacement parts were available from Winnebago. Repairs completed December 2024 by dealer. Additional Service Campaign 75-09 on Balmar alternators May 20, 2025 to cut charging rate by approximately 50% to prevent overloading. This service also completed by dealer August 18, 2025
Electrical System · reported Nov 10, 2025
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 Service Campaign (75-09) to derate (adjust/lower alternator output settings)in order to reduce the risk of overloading the alternator. The service campaign work was completed in June 2025. Numerous other Ekko owners have experience multiple Balmar alternator failures including some that have caught…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Winnebago Ekko have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2023 Winnebago Ekko: 26V-257 (equipment), 24V-541 (equipment), 24V-024 (lane departure), 23V-307 (fuel system, gasoline), 23V-234 (electrical system) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Winnebago Ekko?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (21 reports), followed by lane departure (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 75,000 miles.

Are Winnebago recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Winnebago dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.