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2021 Winnebago Ekko problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 15 complaints on file for the 2021 Winnebago Ekko — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 5 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

15

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other Ekko years?

Ekko NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted65 complaints2021: 15 complaints2022: 65 complaints2023: 43 complaints2024: 22 complaints2025: 22 complaints2026: 0 complaints2027: 0 complaints
Ekko NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2021 Winnebago Ekko problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System640%
Other427%
Tires & Wheels213%
Driver Assistance17%
Engine17%
Seat Belts17%

Does the 2021 Winnebago Ekko have recalls?

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

24V541000Electrical SystemJuly 18, 2024 · 2,193 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A melted fuse increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

24V024000Driver AssistanceJanuary 18, 2024 · 844 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The blind spot monitoring system may fail without warning to the driver.

Consequence

Without a functioning blind spot monitoring system, the driver may be unaware of a vehicle in their blind spot, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new blind spot monitoring system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

23V234000Electrical SystemMarch 31, 2023 · 1,266 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The 12-Volt charging system may have improperly routed wires and loose electrical connections, which can overload the electrical circuits and cause damage to electrical components, including the auxiliary alternator.

Consequence

Overloaded electrical circuits that damage components increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and correct the wire routing and electrical connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 174.

22V313000OtherMay 9, 2022 · 207 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Consequence

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

21V480000Seat BeltsJune 25, 2021 · 1,566 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Solis, Travato, and Ekko vehicles, equipped with GE-ES Double Flipseats. The seat belt retractors may lock up when the vehicle is on a slight incline. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence

If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Winnebago will work with Freedman to notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat and repair, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-614-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“We have a Winnebago EKKO year 2022 and had the 174 recall completed in August of 2023 and now the second alternator Balmar has failed again we smelled the same smoke again and whine like the first one. We disconnected it before it caught fire. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 30, 2024 · fire

“Blind spot monitoring system has failed again after being replaced on a previous winnebago ekko recall. This safety feature no longer available for use No warning messages or symptoms prior to the failure”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 1, 2025

“While driving the RV at highway speeds, I noticed a lot of vibration and shaking. I pulled into a tire store to have the tires balanced. They found the left front tire (hankook dynapro ht 205/75/r16) with tread separation. I had it replaced with the spare. I had 27,400 miles on the tire with 7…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 24, 2025

“Blind spot monitoring system has failed again after being replaced on a previous winnebago ekko recall. This safety feature no longer available for use No warning messages or symptoms prior to the failure”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · June 1, 2025

“We have a Winnebago EKKO year 2022 and had the 174 recall completed in August of 2023 and now the second alternator Balmar has failed again we smelled the same smoke again and whine like the first one. We disconnected it before it caught fire. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 30, 2024 · fire

2021 Winnebago Ekko — common questions

Is the 2021 Winnebago Ekko reliable?

The record is thin — 15 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 5 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2021 Ekko problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (6 complaints), other (4 complaints), tires & wheels (2 complaints).

Does the 2021 Winnebago Ekko have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2021 Winnebago Ekko. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Winnebago Ekko years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Ekko years to avoid are 2022, 2023. The cleanest record among Ekko years belongs to 2027.

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.