2015 Winnebago BraveProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2015 Winnebago Brave, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-733 the manufacturer reports only 7% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Winnebago Brave has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine10
Service brakes10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2015 Winnebago Brave recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

7%repaired · 2026 Q3

Exterior lighting: turn signal

Recall 24V-733 · Oct 1, 2024 · 17,329 vehicles · 1,283 repaired

Risk. A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

37%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment

Recall 17V-782 · Dec 7, 2017 · 17,360 vehicles · 6,413 repaired

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Lever and linkage: column shift

Recall 15V-664 · Oct 16, 2015 · 297 vehicles

Risk. If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

26%repaired · 2017 Q1

Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 15V-510 · Aug 12, 2015 · 3,307 vehicles · 870 repaired

Risk. A stuck deadbolt could potentially trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Winnebago.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Brave year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Brave median. How we score

'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'13'14'15'16'17'18
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Brave owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE CLIMBING A STEEP GRADE, ENTIRE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE DUE TO CONTINUOUS ENGINE POWER SURGE. VEHICLE IS STILL BEING DIAGNOSED, BUT IS BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY WIRING DAMAGED CAUSED DURING ASSEMBLE OF HOUSING TO CHASSIS. *TR
Complaint 10658720 · Nov 17, 2014 · 2,000 miles

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