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2022 Winnebago Inspire problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2022 Winnebago Inspire — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

5

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2022 compare to other Inspire years?

Inspire NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted5 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 5 complaints2023: 0 complaints
Inspire NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Winnebago Inspire problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Latches & Locks120%
Lighting120%
Other120%
Body & Structure120%
Transmission120%

Does the 2022 Winnebago Inspire have recalls?

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

24V295000OtherApril 26, 2024 · 1,166 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sunstar, Vista, 2022-2023 Cambria, Inspire, 2023 Forza, 2024 Minnie Winnie, Spirit, 2024-2025 Porto and Vita motorhomes. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.

Consequence

A circuit board that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the cooktop control panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 184.

23V365000Seat BeltsMay 24, 2023 · 1,328 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Winnebago Shell, 2021-2023 Winnebago Inspire, 2022-2023 Winnebago Vista, Adventurer, Forza, Journey and Itasca Sunstar motorhomes. The seat belt attachment may have been improperly tightened. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence

A loose seat belt attachment may not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the seat belt attachment fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 175.

22V500000Body & StructureJuly 12, 2022 · 33 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Inspire motorhomes. The support underneath the step well cover may be insufficient.

Consequence

An insufficient support underneath the step well cover can allow the step to collapse when stepped on, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replaced the 0.75 inch support surface to 1.50 inches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is Recall 167.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“Power wheelchair door only works sporadically. It has been in the shop multiple times and they can’t seem to fix it. I have been locked in multiple times. Winnebago is aware that there is a manufacturing flaw but can’t seem to remedy it. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 1, 2022

“The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago Inspire built on a 2022 Freightliner XC-S Chassis. The contact stated that while the RV was parked and turned off, the rear brake lights remained illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated while later reversing into a parking space, the message "Shift Inhibitor"…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · March 27, 2023

“Power wheelchair door only works sporadically. It has been in the shop multiple times and they can’t seem to fix it. I have been locked in multiple times. Winnebago is aware that there is a manufacturing flaw but can’t seem to remedy it. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · May 1, 2022

“Power wheelchair door only works sporadically. It has been in the shop multiple times and they can’t seem to fix it. I have been locked in multiple times. Winnebago is aware that there is a manufacturing flaw but can’t seem to remedy it. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 1, 2022

“The contact owns a 2022 Winnebago Inspire built on a 2022 Freightliner XC-S Chassis. The contact stated that while the RV was parked and turned off, the rear brake lights remained illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated while later reversing into a parking space, the message "Shift Inhibitor"…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 27, 2023

2022 Winnebago Inspire — common questions

Is the 2022 Winnebago Inspire reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2022 Winnebago Inspire have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 Winnebago Inspire. 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.