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2012 Winnebago View problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2012 Winnebago View — 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other View years?

View NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted26 complaints2006: 26 complaints2007: 3 complaints2008: 6 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 3 complaints2011: 2 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 6 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 3 complaints2016: 8 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 9 complaints2019: 6 complaints2020: 16 complaints2021: 10 complaints2022: 19 complaints2023: 9 complaints2024: 2 complaints2025: 1 complaints2026: 0 complaints
View NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 Winnebago View problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels1100%

Does the 2012 Winnebago View have recalls?

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

18V532000OtherAugust 15, 2018 · 1,654 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) 2012-2013 Winnebago Era, View, and Via motorhomes and Itasca Navion and Reyo motorhomes. The high pressure liquid propane hoses may harden at the crimp fitting, possibly resulting in a propane leak.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane hose, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 151.

12V559000Electrical SystemDecember 3, 2012 · 2,495 units

Defect

Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 model Era motorhomes, 2010-2013 Via and Itasca Reyo motorhomes, and 2011-2013 View and Itasca Navion motorhomes; manufactured November 13, 2007, through August 20, 2012. The proper fuses were not installed for the refrigerator circuits.

Consequence

Without the proper fuse, heat can build which could lead to a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuses. The recall began on December 21, 2012. Consumers may contact Winnebago Industries owner relations at 1-641-585-6939.

12V389000OtherAugust 8, 2012 · 165 units

Defect

Winnebago is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Winnebago and Itasca motor homes. A cutting machine may have scored the copper propane tubing resulting in unknown long-term reliability.

Consequence

If the copper tubing fails, propane can escape leading to a fire or explosion which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Remedy

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the copper tubing, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2012. Owners may contact Winnebago Industries Owner Relations at 1-641-585-6939.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“2012 WINNEBAGO VIEW PROFILE , MODEL 24G. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STAINLESS STEEL WHEEL COVERS AND IT BEING IMPOSSIBLE TO MONITOR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BY HAVING TIRE VALVE EXTENDERS INSTALLED, BUT NONE OF THE LOCAL TIRE DEALERS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 1, 2011

2012 Winnebago View — common questions

Is the 2012 Winnebago View reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2012 Winnebago View have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2012 Winnebago View. 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.