Air bags
Risk. Damaged wires can prevent air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2023 Winnebago Revel, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-318 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 26, 2025. Updated daily.
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. Damaged wires can prevent air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. The incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The secondary alternator on our 2023 Winnebago Revel failed and caught fire. Fortunately, it happened when the vehicle was stopped so the fire was quickly put out and the damage limited to the alternator itself and the belt that ran the alternator. Had the failure happened in motion, a broken belt…
The secondary alternator of our 2023 Winnebago Revel failed, was smoking heavily, and was seconds away from catching fire had I not stood by with a fire extinguishers. I noticed the issue after driving for about an hour and only noticed smoke when I had pulled into a Home Depot to park. I only…
Winnebego Revel BMB44E 15B443122871; The Lithionics battery installation allows movement which has caused fraying of insulation on a wire and resulting in a spark and activation of the 250A circuit breaker. This is part of the Winnebego aftermarket build of the Mercedes Sprinter based camper van.
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.