2023 Winnebago Ekko problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Winnebago Ekko, most often about electrical system. There are 7 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
32
Recalls
7
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Median mileage
3,000 mi
at time of problem

Safety warning: at least one recall for this vehicle tells owners to park outside until it is repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 17 of 32 complaints (53%).
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech (9) and engine (3) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 3,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 0 crashes, 3 fires and 0 injuries.
  • The 2023 Winnebago Ekko has 7 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 2nd of 5 Winnebago Ekko model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 30% fewer complaints than the 2022 model year (46).

2023 Winnebago Ekko problems by category

  • Electrical System
    17 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    9 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    8 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system15
Lane departure: blind spot detection9
Unknown or other6
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator4
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer3
Engine3
Fuel system, other:pneumatic:delivery:pipes, hoses, and fittings1
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:materials:flooring1

When problems happen (mileage)

1Under 10k10k–30k30k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2023 Winnebago Ekko complaints that list mileage.

2023 Winnebago Ekko recalls (7)

  • Recall 26V257000Apr 22, 20261,537 vehiclesPark outside
    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

    Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2022-2027 Ekko motorhomes. The touchscreen display may register unintended or phantom inputs and turn on the generator without the operator's knowledge.

    Risk: People in an enclosed space, such as a garage, with a running generator may be at an increased risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside until the repair has been performed. Winnebago will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 205.

  • Recall 24V541000Jul 18, 20242,193 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL · EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

    Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Ekko motorhomes. The solar charging system was incorrectly designed without sufficient over-current protection, which can allow the circuit to overheat and melt the fuse.

    Risk: A melted fuse increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the solar controller fuse and components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 186.

  • Recall 24V024000Jan 18, 2024844 vehicles
    LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

    Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The blind spot monitoring system may fail without warning to the driver.

    Risk: Without a functioning blind spot monitoring system, the driver may be unaware of a vehicle in their blind spot, which can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new blind spot monitoring system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

  • Recall 23V307000Apr 28, 20236,536 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Travato, 2021-2023 Solis, and 2022-2023 Ekko motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i, and Onan QG 2800i EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the fuel filter and Injection Pump Module (IPM) may not be properly secured, which can cause a gas leak.

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

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

  • Recall 23V234000Mar 31, 20231,266 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The 12-Volt charging system may have improperly routed wires and loose electrical connections, which can overload the electrical circuits and cause damage to electrical components, including the auxiliary alternator.

    Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits that damage components increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and correct the wire routing and electrical connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 174.

  • Recall 23V049000Feb 3, 20239,720 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP

    Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Solis, 2021-2023 Travato, and 2022-2023 Ekko motorhomes, equipped with certain Suburban Manufacturing Company (Suburban) SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops with part number 3032AST. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak.

    Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Winnebago will work with Suburban to repair the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

  • Recall 22V313000May 9, 2022207 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS

    Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

    Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.

Recent 2023 Winnebago Ekko complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Jul 8, 2026NCElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
    After starting the vehicle I noticed an unusual whine. After a few seconds of idling I noticed that it smelled like something was on fire. I turned off the vehicle and began looking for smoke. I did not find it. After a little research I discovered that it is a very well known failure that the Balmar alternator on Winnebago EKKOs fails catastrophically, sometimes catching on fire. I followed instructions to disable the Balmar. I let the vehicle cool completely. I restarted…
    NHTSA complaint #11749007 · source
  2. Filed Mar 22, 2026CAFireElectrical SystemEngine
    We had reported on Sat, 3/21/26 to Winnebago that we noticed our Balmar alternator had stopped charging the battery the night before on Fri, 3/20/26 during a 2.5 hour trip to Sebastapol, CA. We drove to Santa Clara, recharged batteries with shore power and then drove to Santa Cruz, CA. This morning on Sun 3/22/26, our 2nd Balmar Alternator installed by NIRVC/Las Vegas in Mar-April 2024 under the 174 Recall caught on fire. Fortunately, we were idling in a parking lot before…
    NHTSA complaint #11726205 · source
  3. Filed Jan 21, 2026WIElectrical System
    Balmar alternator began smoking and emitting a burning smell, also began discharging the house batteries. This condition caused us to be disabled along the roadway and entailed crawling under the vehicle to disconnect the wiring from the alternator. Unable to get immediately repaired as no Balmar replacement parts were available from Winnebago. Repairs completed December 2024 by dealer. Additional Service Campaign 75-09 on Balmar alternators May 20, 2025 to cut charging rate…
    NHTSA complaint #11712318 · source
  4. Filed Nov 10, 2025CAElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
    Reference NHTSA Safety Recall 23V-234 Just experience failure of second Balmar alternator at about 26,000 miles. Replacement of first failure was done in conjunction of above referenced safefy recall. Work was performed in March of 2024. Subsequent to the above referenced recall Winnebago issued a Service Campaign (75-09) to derate (adjust/lower alternator output settings)in order to reduce the risk of overloading the alternator. The service campaign work was completed in…
    NHTSA complaint #11698603 · source
  5. Filed Nov 3, 2025WAElectrical System
    There is a Balmar alternator installed on my Winnebago EKKOs that failed by smoking and burning. Winnebago replaced it with the same piece of equipment and it too has failed. They will again replace with another Balmar putting me at risk of fire and failure. This is totally unacceptable! Please help all us EKKO owners force Winnebago to solve this with a safe solution. Some owners have had 6 Balmars replaced! This is a known problem that is not being resolved.
    NHTSA complaint #11697235 · source
  6. Filed Feb 20, 2025MIElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
    The winnebago EKKO has a secondardy alternator (Balmer brand) that charges the coach Lithium battery. There is an existing Winnebago recall regarding this component , Winnebago #174 and I originally had the Balmer alternator fail in summer 2023 and it was repaired by Winnebago under the #174 recall. The Balmer alternator has now failed again as of January 2025, and is appearing to heat beyond normal. The symptom of this failure, is lack of charging of the battery during…
    NHTSA complaint #11643960 · source
  7. Filed Feb 6, 2025TXWheels & Tires
    Hankook Dynapro HT 205/75R16C We found out when we were having the oil changed. Both front tires have steel fibers showing on 14,882 miles. Lucky we weren't on the highway. I would never have guessed that 1.5 year old tires would be this worn. Properly inflated, by the way.
    NHTSA complaint #11641153 · source
  8. Filed Dec 23, 2024UTFireElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
    Since I have picked up my Winnebago Ekko (motorhome) on [XXX] from Lichtsinn RV in Forest City, Iowa (1 mile from the factory) it has had numerous electrical fires in the kitchen and also has had no fewer than the 4 separate strains of mold growing throughout the motorhome as evidenced by the results of the mold test I did last spring. Although I have notified Winnebago Customer Care, Winnebago's CEO (Michael Happe), Lichtsinn RV and the Iowa Attorney General's office (where…
    NHTSA complaint #11632228 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology