2021 Winnebago RevelProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2021 Winnebago Revel, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-703 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Winnebago Revel has problems

8 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 system30
Equipment30
Structure30
Engine10
Power train10
Steering10

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

5 recalls

2021 Winnebago Revel 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.

43%repaired · 2026 Q1

Air bags

Recall 24V-318 · May 7, 2024 · 15,572 vehicles · 6,641 repaired

Risk. Damaged wires can prevent air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

65%repaired · 2024 Q4

Structure: body

Recall 22V-863 · Nov 21, 2022 · 4,521 vehicles · 2,926 repaired

Risk. An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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91%repaired · 2022 Q2

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 20V-474 · Aug 12, 2020 · 156 vehicles · 142 repaired

Risk. If the auxiliary alternator belt disengages, the engine serpentine belt may also disengage causing an immediate loss of power steering control increasing the…

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

2021 vs. every other Revel 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 Revel median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Revel owners report

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

The contact owns a 2021 Winnebago Revel built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 chassis. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V863000 (Structure) and 23V663000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated…
Complaint 11617756 · Oct 2, 2024
The house battery bank in the rear of this RV contains two lithium Ion 125ma Batteries. The mounting system used to hold these batteries allows them to slide around, the movement of the batteries and hold-down brackets allows contact between the sharp metal hold-down brackets and the battery cables…
Complaint 11532649 · Jul 17, 2023
THERE IS AN EXISTING RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN 20V-474) FROM AUGUST 12 2020. I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY VEHICLE AFTER THIS DATE AND WAS TOLD MY VIN WAS NOT AFFECTED. IN TWO CALLS TO WINNEBAGO CUSTOMER SERVICE THEY ALSO CLAIM MY VEHICLE IS UNAFFECTED AND WAS REPAIRED PRIOR TO SALE. HOWEVER,…
Complaint 11387741 · Jan 12, 2021 · 5,000 miles

Own a 2021 Revel?

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