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2025 Winnebago Ekko problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 22 complaints on file for the 2025 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

7

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Ekko years?

Ekko NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted65 complaints2021: 15 complaints2022: 65 complaints2023: 43 complaints2024: 22 complaints2025: 22 complaints2026: 0 complaints2027: 0 complaints
Ekko NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Winnebago Ekko problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System732%
Other627%
Tires & Wheels418%
Engine314%
Body & Structure15%
Transmission15%

Does the 2025 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.

25V478000Electrical SystemJuly 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.

A fuse between the solar panels and solar controller melted and caused it to flame up. The incident could have caused a major fire. The problem has occurred on other units with various other owners. No. Winnebago is aware of the incident but we have not heard anything from them. There were no…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 8, 2024 · fire

A fuse between the solar panels and solar controller melted and caused it to flame up. The incident could have caused a major fire. The problem has occurred on other units with various other owners. No. Winnebago is aware of the incident but we have not heard anything from them. There were no…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 8, 2024 · fire

2025 Winnebago Ekko with 3600 miles. Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme 215/85 R16 on driver's front shredded for no apparent reason. Fortunately no accident.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 31, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however, the RV failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact noticed a burning odor in the interior of the RV. The RV was driven to the…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 24, 2024 · fire

On [XXX] while driving my 2025 Winnebago Ekko 23B at elevations between 5,000 and 6,000 feet, the vehicle repeatedly lost engine power and stalled under specific conditions, creating a significant safety hazard. The issue occurred when the house batteries were below 100% charge, the engine was at…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 20, 2025

2025 Winnebago Ekko — common questions

Is the 2025 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 2025 Ekko problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (7 complaints), other (6 complaints), tires & wheels (4 complaints).

Does the 2025 Winnebago Ekko have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 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.