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2022 Winnebago Ekko problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 65 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.0 times the median Ekko year — the 2022 model ranks #1 of 7 Ekko years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

The trouble concentrates in one system: electrical system issues account for 48% of all reports (31 of 65), far ahead of driver assistance at 14.

65

NHTSA complaints

10

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

11

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2022 compare to other Ekko years?

Ekko NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted65 complaints2021: 15 complaints2022: 65 complaints2023: 43 complaints2024: 22 complaints2025: 22 complaints2026: 0 complaints2027: 0 complaints
Ekko NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Winnebago Ekko problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System3148%
Driver Assistance1422%
Engine812%
Other711%
Tires & Wheels46%
Fuel System12%

Does the 2022 Winnebago Ekko have recalls?

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

26V257000Electrical SystemApril 22, 2026 · 1,537 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.

23V637000OtherSeptember 15, 2023 · 5,369 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2022 Ekko, 2020-2022 Minnie Winnie, Spirit, 2020-2022 View, Navion, and 2020-2021 Vita, and Porto motorhomes. An incorrect hitch label was installed, which can lead to overloading of the vehicle.

Consequence

An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install the correct labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were Mailed May 6/2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 177.

23V307000Fuel SystemApril 28, 2023 · 6,536 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Travato, 2021-2023 Solis, and 2022-2023 Ekko motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i, and Onan QG 2800i EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the fuel filter and Injection Pump Module (IPM) may not be properly secured, which can cause a gas leak.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. 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.

23V049000OtherFebruary 3, 2023 · 9,720 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Solis, 2021-2023 Travato, and 2022-2023 Ekko motorhomes, equipped with certain Suburban Manufacturing Company (Suburban) SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops with part number 3032AST. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Winnebago will work with Suburban to repair the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

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.

21V942000OtherDecember 6, 2021 · 401 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2022 Ekko vehicles. The shower and sink drainage system may leak and allow water to infiltrate nearby electrical components, which could cause an electrical short.

Consequence

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the shower and sink drainage pump system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 165.

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.

The auxillary alternator caught on fire. The dealer retained the part when replaced. Fire risk to ourselves and entire rig. Yes, the problem was confirmed by a dealer. The Yuma, Az fire department responded and wrote a report. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms,

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 17, 2023 · fire

The blind spot monitors on the Ekko suddenly failed. The system provides no warning, any longer, of approaching, or passing vehicles. I belong to an Ekko users group and have found from other owners that this is a common problem with these vehicles. The BSM's suddenly cease to operate and continue…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · April 15, 2023

The auxillary alternator caught on fire. The dealer retained the part when replaced. Fire risk to ourselves and entire rig. Yes, the problem was confirmed by a dealer. The Yuma, Az fire department responded and wrote a report. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms,

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 17, 2023 · fire

This is allegedly related to the Balmar relay system installed by Winnebago in the Ford Transit van.It is currently at the dealer, Colonial Winnebago, in Millstone Twp., NJ. Dealer can be contacted for inspection. We began traveling at a 25 mph speed for about 2 miles when smoke began to flow from…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 12, 2023 · fire

The front driver side tire (Hankook Dynapro HT 205/75R16) on our RV suddenly caused a wobbly ride while driving. Upon close inspection we noticed a bulge which had formed on the tread of the tire. We then noticed a large part of the side wall and tread to start separating on the inside of the tire.…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 6, 2025

2022 Winnebago Ekko — common questions

Is the 2022 Winnebago Ekko reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 65 complaints put the 2022 model at #1 of 7 Ekko years. It is one of the Ekko years to avoid.

What are the most common 2022 Ekko problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (31 complaints), driver assistance (14 complaints), engine (8 complaints).

Does the 2022 Winnebago Ekko have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 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.