2021 Winnebago Travato problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Winnebago Travato, most often about body & structure. There are 6 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
4
Recalls
6
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Median mileage
2,019 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Body & Structure is the most-reported problem area, named in 2 of 4 complaints (50%).
  • Electrical System (2) and other areas follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 2,019 mi.
  • Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries.
  • The 2021 Winnebago Travato has 6 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 2nd of 7 Winnebago Travato model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).

2021 Winnebago Travato problems by category

  • Other / Unknown
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Electrical System · 1 crash
    2 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 system2
Equipment1
Structure1
Structure:body1
Unknown or other1

When problems happen (mileage)

2Under 10k110k–30k30k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2021 Winnebago Travato complaints that list mileage.

2021 Winnebago Travato recalls (6)

  • Recall 23V627000Sep 8, 20238,583 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · STRUCTURE:BODY

    Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

    Risk: An awning that extends 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 April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 176. This recall replaces and expands NHTSA Recall 22V-696. Motorhomes previously repaired under 22V-696 will need to have the new remedy completed.

  • 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 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 22V696000Sep 16, 20226,540 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER · STRUCTURE:BODY

    Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Winnebago Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.

    Risk: An awning that extends during transit, may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will install an on/off switch for the extend/retract awning function, and update firmware, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 19, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. This recall is superseded by Winnebago recall 23V627.

  • Recall 21V793000Oct 12, 2021267 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Travato and 2021-2022 Boldt vehicles. The wire harness may have been built incorrectly, resulting in the loss of over-current protection.

    Risk: Loss of over-current protection can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Owners are instructed to not drive their vehicle until the Volta Power System is disabled. Dealers will replace the harness and inspect the electrical connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2021. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 164.

  • Recall 21V480000Jun 25, 20211,566 vehicles
    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

    Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Solis, Travato, and Ekko vehicles, equipped with GE-ES Double Flipseats. The seat belt retractors may lock up when the vehicle is on a slight incline. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

    Risk: If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Winnebago will work with Freedman to notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat and repair, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-614-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.

Recent 2021 Winnebago Travato complaints

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

  1. Filed Feb 14, 2024TXElectrical System
    The VIN is a RAM Promaster, but it is a Winnebago Travato 2022KL built on the Promaster chassis. Winnebago routed the electrical cables from the engine compartment to the Volta battery system through the passenger wheel well. When making a left turn, the tires rub on the cable and wear away the protective sheathing, leaving the wires exposed. This can cause a failure of the battery system, or worse, a fire. Mine is not an isolated incident, as many other Travato owners have…
    NHTSA complaint #11571927 · source
  2. Filed Nov 29, 202215,000 miCABody & StructureOther / Unknown
    The contact owns a 2021 Winnebago Travato built on a 2021 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V696000 (Structure, Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the awning unintentionally extended. The contact stated that the awning had unfurled and one of the arms had sheared off from the mounting point on the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to a…
    NHTSA complaint #11495349 · source
  3. Filed May 8, 20211,000 miCAOther / Unknown
    Approximately 5 times since the rv was purchased 10 months ago, i've heard a motor sound while i'm driving. After hearing it several times, i believe that the sound comes from the carefree awning, attached to the side of the van. It sounds like the awning is trying to extend, then retract, while i'm driving.
    NHTSA complaint #11415645 · source
  4. Filed Mar 8, 20212,019 miCACrashBody & StructureElectrical System
    On 2/20/21 i purchased a 2021 winnebago travato from mike thompson rv in santa fe springs as a gift to myself before going completely blind from retinitis pigmentosa (final road trips). The vehicle was to be delivered to my property in idyllwild, ca on 2/24/21. The evening of 2/23/21 i received a phone call from [xxx] the finance mgr that the generator is broken. I said that's outrageous' it's brand new. They delivered the rv without the generator on 2/24/21 and their driver…
    NHTSA complaint #11399769 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 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