2018 Winnebago Sunstar recalls and problems

The 2018 Winnebago Sunstar has 3 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Winnebago dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Winnebago Sunstar vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Winnebago Sunstar recalls

Recall 24V-826: Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure

Reported Nov 1, 2024 · 11,982 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Sightseer, Itasca Sunova, 2016-2025 Forza, Vista, and Itasca/Winnebago Sunstar, 2015-2025 Adventurer, 2015-2024 Commercial Vehicle, 2015-2028 Itasca Suncruiser, and 2016-2017 Itasca Solei recreational vehicles. The hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.

Risk: A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters began being mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 192.

Recall 24V-733: Exterior Lighting

Reported Oct 1, 2024 · 17,329 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.

Recall 19V-811: Electrical System

Reported Nov 13, 2019 · 638 vehicles affected · Winnebago Industries, Inc

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Itasca Vista, Sunstar, and Adventurer 35F motorhomes. An electrical connector was mounted directly on the floor instead of to a standoff backet as intended.

Risk: If the floor gets wet where the electrical connection is mounted, there is an increased risk of an electrical short and fire.

Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will correctly mount the electrical connector onto a metal standoff bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 160.

2018 Winnebago Sunstar problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Latches/Locks/Linkages1

Most reported parts

  • Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 13,600 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2018 Winnebago Sunstar complaints

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

Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 13,600 miles · reported Jun 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F53 Winnebago RV. The contact stated that the front hood latch had detached, but the secondary hood latch was operational, securely keeping the hood closed. The hood was previously glued, but the failure recurred. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and declined to repair the vehicle due to concerns of not being reimbursed for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to another dealer; however, the other dealer was very far away. The failure mileage was…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Winnebago Sunstar have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Winnebago Sunstar: 24V-826 (latches/locks/linkages, structure), 24V-733 (exterior lighting), 19V-811 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Winnebago Sunstar?

Owners report latches/locks/linkages problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 13,600 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.