repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical: accessory generator
Park outsideNewRisk. 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.
2023 Winnebago EkkoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2023 Winnebago Ekko, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-307 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Winnebago Ekko has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
9Lane departure
4Equipment
3Engine2 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel system, other
1Structure
1Tires
1Service brakes
1Latches/locks/linkages
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 18 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 9 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2023 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Accessory generator: solar panel
Risk. A melted fuse increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Lane departure: blind spot detection
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.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. Overloaded electrical circuits that damage components increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Appliance: oven/stove/cooktop
Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Lpg systems: lines and fittings
Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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
2023 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
'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Ekko owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2023 Winnebago Ekko RV built on a 2023 Ford Transit chassis. The contact stated that the front passenger door failed to remain locked. The dealer was contacted and replaced the door actuator; however, the failure recurred. The contact expressed concern the vehicle was hacked. The…
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…
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…
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