2024 Winnebago Ekko recalls and problems

The 2024 Winnebago Ekko has 8 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Winnebago dealer.

Urgent: recall 26V-498, recall 26V-257 carry a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
8
Complaints
15
Crashes / fires
0 / 6
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2024 Winnebago Ekko vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2024 Winnebago Ekko recalls

Recall 26V-498: Electrical System, Equipment

Park outsideReported Jul 30, 2026 · 96 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Problem: 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.

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 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.

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 25V-499: Tires

Reported Aug 4, 2025 · 655 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Overloading may cause the outer tire to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 25V-478: Electrical System, Air Bags

Reported Jul 22, 2025 · 2,119 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Damaged wires can prevent air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Recall 24V-890: Tires

Reported Nov 25, 2024 · 632 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ekko motorhomes. The wheel bolts for the spare tire may be missing

Risk: A spare tire that is installed without the correct bolts can detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 24V-662: Equipment

Reported Sep 11, 2024 · 840 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: An air conditioner soft start device that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

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-318: Air Bags, Electrical System

Reported May 7, 2024 · 15,572 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Damaged wires can prevent air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

2024 Winnebago Ekko problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System16
Equipment7
Engine2
Service Brakes1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 4
  • Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator — 3
  • Equipment › Electrical › Accessory Generator — 2
  • Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 1

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Recent 2024 Winnebago Ekko complaints

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

Unknown or Other · reported Oct 14, 2026
While sitting in the driveway we turned on the vehicle and a high winding pitch sound immediately started coming from the engine compartment and followed by a burning electrical smell. On our last trip we had noticed that the Balmar second alternator had not been charging our Lithionics batteries while driving so we suspected that the Balmar was failing. To eliminate the risk of a fire, we immediately disconnected the Balmar four pin connector located in the battery compartment and the noise and smell disappeared. This Balmar alternator failure has been widely known and discussed by other…
Service Brakes · reported Aug 15, 2026
Brakes went out while driving on 77n. In viginia. Once we were anle to get to the side of the road realized we were on fire. Ford dealership determined the fire burnt the brake lines boiling fluid pushing it back through master cylinder knocking out my brakes.
Electrical System · reported May 12, 2026
1. An ATP connector on a solar charging system experienced a high resistance event and started a smoldering fire. It melted the connector and about 24" of 10 gauge wiring. It also melted the fiberglass roof material under the connector. The event was observed on Sunday morning, April 19, 2026 at approximately 9:30 am. It occurred while parked in our driveway. We disconnected the solar panel that was feeding this wire to remove the resistance to the system and stop the damage from spreading. 2. Had we not seen the smoke, a major fire could have destroyed the RV and endangered our house. 3.…
Equipment · reported Apr 13, 2026
Generator started on its own sometime yesterday evening. The motor home was plugged into 30amp outlet and on shore power. Based on generator hours compared to an inspection I made last week it ran for approximately 15 hours before detection. (we had t-storms all yesterday and I never went outside). I tried to shut off via the touch screen controller inside the motor home and it was frozen and not responsive. I had to turn off the generator from the manual switch mounted on the unit. Once I reset the main breaker on the home and the controller re-booted it seems to be operating normally at this…
Electrical System · reported Mar 23, 2026
Driving down road started to smell smoke like burning electricity. Pulled over and opened hood. Secondary alternator smoking and inside vents there was red-hot burning of medal and near combustion. Belt running secondary alternator also split in two and denigrated. Very dangerous. I already preformed recall to lower amperage but his still happened. Many owners for same model Winnabago Ekko 22a with Balmar alternator have reported same.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Winnebago Ekko have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2024 Winnebago Ekko: 26V-498 (electrical system, equipment), 26V-257 (equipment), 25V-499 (tires), 25V-478 (electrical system, air bags), 24V-890 (tires) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Winnebago Ekko?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (16 reports), followed by equipment (7).

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.