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2019 Winnebago Forza problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 21 complaints on file for the 2019 Winnebago Forza — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

21

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Forza years?

Forza NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 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, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Winnebago Forza problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure1257%
Steering314%
Lighting210%
Tires & Wheels210%
Latches & Locks15%
Visibility & Wipers15%

Does the 2019 Winnebago Forza have recalls?

4 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“COMPARTMENT STORAGE DOORS CONTINUE TO COME OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION CAUSING OTHER VEHICLES TO SWERVE, AND LOSE CONTENTS IN TO TRAFFIC. DOOR MECHANISMS HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED BY THE DEALER AS WELL AS MYSELF, BUT THEY CONTINUE TO OPEN WITHOUT A BUNGEE CORD INSTALLED TO PREVENT FULL OPENING. NO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · April 9, 2020

“I HAVE NOTICED THAT IS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE UNIT IN A STRAIGHT LINE BETWEEN THE LANE LINES. MY WIFE HAS FOLLED ME ON OCCASION AND MENTIONED THE SAME THING. IT WILL SWAY ENOUGH TO MOVE OVER THE CENTER LANE OR OFF THE ROAD. I HAVE DRIVEN OTHER MOTOR HOMES AND TOW VEHICLES THAT HAVE HANDLED MUCH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · October 7, 2019

“FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS WITH OPTIVIEW DASH LIGHTS. THE DASH LIGHTS WILL NOT DIM ENOUGH TO SAFELY DRIVE AT NIGHT. THE BRIGHTNESS REDUCES YOUR NIGHT VISION. HAVE A SAFETY RECALL BUT THEY DO NOT HAVE AN ACTIVE RECALL OR FIX. "CAMPAIGN FL859-A OPTIVIEW DASH CLUSTER BRIGHTNESS"”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · February 14, 2020

“THERE ARE MANY STEERING ISSUES ABOUT THE XCS FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS USED IN THE WINNEBAGO DIESEL PUSHERS. WE HAVE A BRAND NEW WINNEBAGO AND THE STEERING HAS SO MUCH PLAY IN IT. WE HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER AND FREIGHTLINER TWICE AND ALL THEY SAY IS IT IS ADJUSTED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS RIG IS NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · April 11, 2019

“THE CARGO DOORS DO NOT STAY CLOSED. I HAD 5 INCIDENTS ON I75 BETWEEN TAMPA AND ATLANTA WHERE WE HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE TO CLOSE DOORS. OUR LIVES WERE ENDANGERED AS WELL AS TRAFFIC ON EITHER SIDE OF US. WINNEBAGO DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE. THE DOORS HAVE BEEN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · September 2, 2018

2019 Winnebago Forza — common questions

Is the 2019 Winnebago Forza reliable?

The record is thin — 21 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2019 Forza problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (12 complaints), steering (3 complaints), lighting (2 complaints).

Does the 2019 Winnebago Forza have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2019 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.