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2018 Winnebago Forza problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 13 complaints on file for the 2018 Winnebago Forza — 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.

13

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Forza years?

Forza NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted21 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 13 complaints2019: 21 complaints2020: 3 complaints2021: 4 complaints2022: 3 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Forza NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Winnebago Forza problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure969%
Other215%
Fuel System18%
Latches & Locks18%

Does the 2018 Winnebago Forza have recalls?

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

24V826000Latches & LocksNovember 1, 2024 · 11,982 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Sightseer, Itasca Sunova, 2016-2025 Forza, Vista, and Itasca/Winnebago Sunstar, 2015-2025 Adventurer, 2015-2024 Commercial Vehicle, 2015-2028 Itasca Suncruiser, and 2016-2017 Itasca Solei recreational vehicles. The hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.

Consequence

A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters began being mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 192.

24V733000LightingOctober 1, 2024 · 17,329 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.

19V512000Body & StructureJuly 3, 2019 · 766 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forza motorhomes. The exterior storage compartment door may unexpectedly open while the vehicle is in motion.

Consequence

If the storage compartment door opens while the vehicle is in motion, other drivers may swerve to avoid hitting the compartment door, or objects falling from within, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners and dealers will install a new latch and the catch will be inspected and properly aligned and readjusted if necessary. Winnebago issued owners an interim notification on August 14, 2019. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

18V855000OtherNovember 30, 2018 · 152 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Winnebago Forza motorhomes. The liquid propane (LP) lines may have been installed without edge protection where the LP lines pass through the closeout panel, possibly resulting in the lines being damaged and leaking fuel.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install edge protection at the closeout panel, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

17V782000OtherDecember 7, 2017 · 17,360 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“BASEMENT DOOR PLASTIC LATCHES GAVE WAY WHILE IN MOTION ON THE INTERSTATE. FOUR DOORS FLEW OPEN IN TRAFFIC. SECURED WITH DUCT TAPE UNTIL DEALER COULD REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. WINNEBAGO AUTHORIZED LATCH ADJUSTMENT. OTHER FORZA OWNERS TOLD US THE LATCH ADJUSTMENT DOES NOT WORK AND DOORS WILL CONTINUE TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 29, 2018

“COMPARTMENT DOORS OPEN WHILE DRIVING EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE LOCKED. VERY DANGEROUS TO PEDESTRIANS AND OTHERS NEED A RECALL TO FIX ALL DOORS. MANY COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER FORZA OWNERS. COMPANY ANSWER TO REPLACE WITH STEEL LOCKS. EASIER SAID THAN DONE.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 5, 2019

“Just want to inform you of a potentially dangerous situation on 2018 Winnebago Forza’s. The propane line for the Truma Water Heater is routed under the right sink cabinet but above the metal engine box. As it runs, it is pinched between the engine box and cabinet. During driving, the cabinet…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 23, 2022

“The contact owns a 2018 Winnebago Forza RV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the cargo door and the door enclosing the propane tank on the driver's side unexpectedly opened. The contact stated that the failures had occurred several times. The contact stated there was no…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · November 23, 2018

2018 Winnebago Forza — common questions

Is the 2018 Winnebago Forza reliable?

The record is thin — 13 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 2018 Forza problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (9 complaints), other (2 complaints), latches & locks (1 complaints).

Does the 2018 Winnebago Forza have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2018 Winnebago Forza. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.