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2026 Winnebago Ekko problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2026 Winnebago Ekko — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2026 compare to other Ekko years?

Ekko NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted65 complaints2021: 15 complaints2022: 65 complaints2023: 43 complaints2024: 22 complaints2025: 22 complaints2026: 0 complaints2027: 0 complaints
Ekko NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2026 Winnebago Ekko have recalls?

2 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.

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.

2026 Winnebago Ekko — common questions

Is the 2026 Winnebago Ekko reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2026 Winnebago Ekko have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2026 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.