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2012 Winnebago Access problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2012 Winnebago Access — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other Access years?

Access NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted2 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Access NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2012 Winnebago Access have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

12V389000OtherAugust 8, 2012 · 165 units

Defect

Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.

Consequence

If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2012. Owners may contact Winnebago Industries Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939.

12V049000BrakesFebruary 9, 2012 · 38 units

Defect

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ACCESS, ACCESS PREMIER AND ITASCA IMPULSE AND IMPULSE SILVER MOTOR HOMES, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 28, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2012. THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MAY RUB ON A METAL SUPPORT UNDER THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

IF THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE RUBS, IT MAY FAIL TO RELEASE, OR OVER TIME IT MAY ABRADE UNTIL IT TO FAILS, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

WINNEBAGO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE METAL TUBE TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-641-585-6939.

11V433000OtherAugust 22, 2011 · 418 units

Defect

WINNEBAGO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 WINNEBAGO ACCESS, ACCESS PREMIER, CHALET AND MODEL YEAR 2011 ITASCA IMPULSE, AND IMPULSE SILVER MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 5, 2008, THROUGH APRIL 28, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR THE PROPANE SUPPLY HOSE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE METAL DOOR FRAME.

Consequence

CONTACT WITH THE DOOR FRAME MAY WEAR THROUGH THE HOSE CAUSING A PROPANE LEAK, WHICH COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE PROPANE SUPPLY HOSE IS NOT DAMAGED AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY AND ADD A CLAMP TO ROUTE HOSE AWAY FROM ANY UNFRIENDLY SURFACES. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES OWNER RELATIONS AT 1-641-585-6939.

2012 Winnebago Access — common questions

Is the 2012 Winnebago Access reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2012 Winnebago Access have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2012 Winnebago Access. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.