2022 Winnebago EkkoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 46 owner complaints about the 2022 Winnebago Ekko, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-637 the manufacturer reports only 16% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 12, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Winnebago Ekko has problems

46 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 system285
Lane departure120
Engine83
Tires40
Equipment30
Forward collision avoidance10
Fuel system, other10

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

10 recalls

2022 Winnebago Ekko 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.

23%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical: accessory generator

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Recall 26V-257 · Apr 22, 2026 · 1,537 vehicles · 349 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

64%repaired · 2025 Q4

Lane departure: blind spot detection

Recall 24V-024 · Jan 18, 2024 · 844 vehicles · 538 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

16%repaired · 2026 Q1

Other: labels

Recall 23V-637 · Sep 15, 2023 · 5,369 vehicles · 836 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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54%repaired · 2025 Q1

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 23V-307 · Apr 28, 2023 · 6,536 vehicles · 3,533 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system

Recall 23V-234 · Mar 31, 2023 · 1,266 vehicles · 1,211 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

55%repaired · 2024 Q4

Appliance: oven/stove/cooktop

Recall 23V-049 · Feb 3, 2023 · 9,720 vehicles · 5,323 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

82%repaired · 2024 Q1

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 22V-313 · May 9, 2022 · 207 vehicles · 169 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

25%repaired · 2023 Q2

Rear/other: retractor

Recall 21V-480 · Jun 25, 2021 · 1,566 vehicles · 391 repaired

Risk. If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in 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

2022 vs. every other Ekko 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 Ekko median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Ekko owners report

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

Following recall repairs for NHTSA ID Number: 24V541000, melting wires were noticed coming out of the roof solar port. These are approximately 6” of 10 gauge wires taking current from the solar roof port to the upgraded wiring from the previous recall. This section of 10 gauge wiring is undersized…
Complaint 11763793 · Sep 12, 2026
The Balmar alternator installed on our RV, which provides electrical power to charge the coach battery started a noticeable whine at idle, it stopped providing a charge to the coach battery, and upon further inspection, after opening the hood, we noticed a faint burning electrical smell. To confirm…
Complaint 11697004 · Nov 2, 2025
October 10, 2025. The vehicle is a 2022 Winnebago EKKO RV on a 2021 Ford Transit with 49,000 miles. The incident occurred after driving the vehicle for about 5 minutes with outside temperatures around 50 degrees Fahrenheit and noticed an unusual high pitch whine. When I opened the hood the Balmar…
Complaint 11692854 · Oct 11, 2025

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