2023 Winnebago Revel recalls and problems

The 2023 Winnebago Revel has 4 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Winnebago dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

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

2023 Winnebago Revel recalls

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.

Recall 23V-663: Electrical System

Reported Sep 29, 2023 · 4,968 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Revel motorhomes. The cables near the lithium batteries may contact the battery hold-down brackets, which can damage the cables and cause a short circuit.

Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will reroute the current carrying cables and secure them, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 178.

Recall 23V-032: Equipment

Reported Jan 27, 2023 · 504 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2023 Revel camper vans. The Tire and Loading Information Label has an incorrect tire size listed as R16, when the tire size should be R17. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk: The incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Winnebago will provide a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 172.

Recall 22V-863: Structure

Reported Nov 21, 2022 · 4,521 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Revel motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

Risk: An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a power switch and a relay to the BT12 module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 171.

2023 Winnebago Revel problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System3
Structure1
Suspension1
Service Brakes1
Power Train1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,000 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 Revel complaints

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

Electrical System · reported Sep 26, 2025
The secondary alternator on our 2023 Winnebago Revel failed and caught fire. Fortunately, it happened when the vehicle was stopped so the fire was quickly put out and the damage limited to the alternator itself and the belt that ran the alternator. Had the failure happened in motion, a broken belt could have completely disabled the van, possibly endangering other traffic. Had we not noticed and extinguished the fire immediately, it could have consumed the entire vehicle and spread to the surroundings. This issue of faulty secondary alternators is well-known to Winnebago. Our unit was a…
Electrical System · reported Jan 22, 2025
The secondary alternator of our 2023 Winnebago Revel failed, was smoking heavily, and was seconds away from catching fire had I not stood by with a fire extinguishers. I noticed the issue after driving for about an hour and only noticed smoke when I had pulled into a Home Depot to park. I only noticed the smoke when I had parked (not while underway). This is a well known problem with Winnebago Revels, with many owners reporting (on Facebook Winnebago Revel 4x4 page) these Balmar 170 alternators catching fire and failing. This is an extreme fire danger and life safety issue. My safety was at…
Suspension · reported Jul 28, 2023
We bought Winnebago Revel RV from La Mesa RV center at Davis, CA in May 2023. We took a trip from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo in June, the brake fluid was total running out during our driving on Hyw 1! We contact a local Mercedes-Benz shop, they found out the issue was caused by an aftermarket suspension installed improperly. This incident is a life threaten one, luckily we were driving at 35 Mph zone, otherwise we couldn't imagine what could happen to us! BTW, we went back to the dealer last week, we found out the same model RVs all had the same aftermarket suspensions installed! This…
Structure · at 3,000 miles · reported May 31, 2023
The contact owns a 2023 Winnebago Revel built on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The contact stated that the awning alarm was chiming every 30 seconds. The contact disconnected the awning fuse to stop the alarm from chiming. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V863000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Winnebago Revel have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2023 Winnebago Revel: 24V-318 (air bags, electrical system), 23V-663 (electrical system), 23V-032 (equipment), 22V-863 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,000 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.