2025 Winnebago Ekko recalls and problems

The 2025 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 / 5
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2025 Winnebago Ekko vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 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.

2025 Winnebago Ekko problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System7
Unknown or Other3
Equipment3
Engine3
Tires2
Wheels2
Power Train1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 3
  • Tires › Sidewall — 1
  • Wheels › Rim — 1
  • Structure › Body › Step/Ladder — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,400 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 2025 Winnebago Ekko complaints

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

Unknown or Other · reported 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…
Wheels · reported Jan 7, 2026
The Winnebago Ekko recall 200 (dually valve stem replacement) is completely unreasonable. It has turned my rig from one where I could easily check and maintain my inner dually tire pressure to one that is extremely difficult and requires specialized tools (and extended tire inflation wand). As a result, it is practically impossible for me to maintain proper tire inflation and impossible for me to solve pressure issues on the road (since most gas stations don't have an extended inflation wand). The Winnebago fix violates 49 U.S.C. § 30120(a) in that it swaps one safety defect (leaking valve…
Electrical System · reported Oct 14, 2025
Brand new 2025 Winnebago Ekko after only 6,000 miles... The Winnebago installed Balmar Alternator Started Burning & Smoking rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive.
Tires · reported Oct 8, 2025
Tires on this Winnebago EKKO 23B 2025 model year, purchased in April 2024 are the original tires, never removed or repaired. These tires are Hankook Dynapro AT2X all terrain tires, size LT215/85R/16. These tires have only 10,600 miles and from the photos you can see the tread is in excellent condition. The tires have a TPMS that showed accurrate recommended PSI before our trip from New Hampshire. Road conditions were clear, temperature in the mid-70s on Saturday, October 4th. We had traveled only 117 miles when the rear outside dual tire on the passenger side failed. No warning. A side wall…
Engine · reported Sep 2, 2025
NOTE: The VIN shows as a 4x2 Sprinter, but this vehicle is a 4x4. While driving, the engine suddenly caught fire. Within one minute, flames approximately 10 feet high were coming from the motor. This is the second Winnebago Ekko reported to catch fire in such a dramatic way. One fire extinguisher was not enough to put out the blaze. The fire was extremely intense and caused catastrophic damage. The vehicle is currently at Mercedes awaiting inspection. However, more than three weeks have passed and the inspection has not yet been scheduled. Mercedes will not allow anyone else to examine the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Winnebago Ekko have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2025 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 2025 Winnebago Ekko?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (7 reports), followed by unknown or other (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,400 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.