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2024 Winnebago Ekko problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 22 complaints on file for the 2024 Winnebago Ekko — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 7 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

22

NHTSA complaints

7

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

9

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other Ekko years?

Ekko NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted65 complaints2021: 15 complaints2022: 65 complaints2023: 43 complaints2024: 22 complaints2025: 22 complaints2026: 0 complaints2027: 0 complaints
Ekko NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Winnebago Ekko problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1673%
Other418%
Engine29%

Does the 2024 Winnebago Ekko have recalls?

7 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.

25V499000Tires & WheelsAugust 4, 2025 · 655 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ekko recreational vehicles. The inner wheel tire valve extension may be damaged through contact with the outer wheels, causing the inner tire to lose air pressure and overload the outer tire.

Consequence

Overloading may cause the outer tire to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the valve extensions as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 200.

25V478000AirbagsJuly 22, 2025 · 2,119 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Revel Sport, 2024-2025 Vita, 2025 Porto, Adventure Wagon, 2024-2026 View, Revel, Navion, and Ekko motorhomes. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wires can be caught in the seat mechanism when the driver or passenger seats are adjusted.

Consequence

Damaged wires can prevent air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and re-route the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 199.

24V890000Tires & WheelsNovember 25, 2024 · 632 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ekko motorhomes. The wheel bolts for the spare tire may be missing

Consequence

A spare tire that is installed without the correct bolts can detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Winnebago will mail the wheel bolts and wrench for the spare tire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 193.

24V662000OtherSeptember 11, 2024 · 840 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2025 Winnebago View, Navion, and 2024-2025 Ekko recreational vehicles equipped with certain GE air conditioners. The air conditioner soft start device may fail and overheat.

Consequence

An air conditioner soft start device that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the air conditioner soft start module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 188.

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.

24V318000AirbagsMay 7, 2024 · 15,572 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Damaged wires can prevent air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“Driving down road started to smell smoke like burning electricity. Pulled over and opened hood. Secondary alternator smoking and inside vents there was red-hot burning of medal and near combustion. Belt running secondary alternator also split in two and denigrated. Very dangerous. I already…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 6, 2026 · fire

“1. An ATP connector on a solar charging system experienced a high resistance event and started a smoldering fire. It melted the connector and about 24" of 10 gauge wiring. It also melted the fiberglass roof material under the connector. The event was observed on Sunday morning, April 19, 2026 at…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 19, 2026 · fire

“In October 2024 our Rv was brought to the dealership due to the RV making a high pitch noise while driving. The dealership concluded that it was the Balmar alternator that needed to be replaced. March 2025 the Solar recall was completed as well as the alternator replaced. After a 30minute drive…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 14, 2025 · fire

2024 Winnebago Ekko — common questions

Is the 2024 Winnebago Ekko reliable?

The record is thin — 22 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 7 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2024 Ekko problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (16 complaints), other (4 complaints), engine (2 complaints).

Does the 2024 Winnebago Ekko have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 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.