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2021 Winnebago View problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 2021 Winnebago View — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 7 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

10

NHTSA complaints

7

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other View years?

View NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 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, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2021 Winnebago View problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other660%
Body & Structure330%
Seats110%

Does the 2021 Winnebago View have recalls?

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

26V089000Body & StructureFebruary 17, 2026 · 4,024 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 View and Navion recreational vehicles. The rear roof cap aerofence trim may become loose and detach during transit.

Consequence

A detached roof cap can become a road hazard for other vehicles and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and install fasteners and rivets to the brackets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 202.

24V824000Body & StructureDecember 30, 2024 · 5,313 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Winnebago View and Navion recreational vehicles equipped with certain Lippert Metallarte door assemblies. The door assembly may have been manufactured with incorrect window adhesion, causing the window to loosen or detached.

Consequence

A window that detaches during transit can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install clips to secure the window to the door as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed December 20, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 191.

24V318000AirbagsMay 7, 2024 · 15,572 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2025 Revel, 2020-2025 Navion, Porto, View, Vita, 2022-2023 Adventure Van, and 2024-2025 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 June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 185.

23V694000OtherOctober 16, 2023 · 6,237 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Era, View and Navion recreational vehicles. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

Consequence

An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a parking brake interlock module, and update the awning firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6936 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 179. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall 22V-695.

23V637000OtherSeptember 15, 2023 · 5,369 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2022 Ekko, 2020-2022 Minnie Winnie, Spirit, 2020-2022 View, Navion, and 2020-2021 Vita, and Porto motorhomes. An incorrect hitch label was installed, which can lead to overloading of the vehicle.

Consequence

An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install the correct labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were Mailed May 6/2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 177.

22V795000OtherOctober 21, 2022 · 4,616 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 View and Navion vehicles. The LP fuel line is routed near the rear wheel well, which may allow the fuel line to contact the tire and become damaged, resulting in a gas leak.

Consequence

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the LP line with secondary cable ties, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 170.

22V695000OtherSeptember 16, 2022 · 5,084 units

Defect

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Winnebago View, Era, and Itasca Navion motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

Consequence

An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a power switch and a relay to the BT12 module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-694.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“We had our 2021D Winnebago View recalled due to awning issues. We had the recall done on March 8, 2023. On April 3, 2023 the awning extended out as we were going down the road at 65 mph. We had not used the awning since the recall had been done. It was taken to the Winnebago Factory on May 2, 2023,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 3, 2023

“The contact owns a 2021 Winnebago View built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The contact stated that while the RV was parked in the driveway with awning retracted, the vehicle was started and the mechanical awning mechanism failed causing the awning to erroneously extend out. The cause of…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · September 13, 2022

“The contact owns a 2021 Winnebago View RV built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The contact stated while adjusting the front passenger’s seat, the contact became aware that the wiring harness was punctured, preventing the seat from adjusting forward. The RV was not diagnosed. The dealer…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · July 20, 2023

2021 Winnebago View — common questions

Is the 2021 Winnebago View reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 7 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2021 View problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (6 complaints), body & structure (3 complaints), seats (1 complaints).

Does the 2021 Winnebago View have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns affecting the 2021 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.