2021 WINNEBAGO EKKO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 WINNEBAGO EKKO
The 2021 WINNEBAGO EKKO has received a total of 15 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (6 complaints), Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (2 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2021 WINNEBAGO EKKO
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2021 WINNEBAGO EKKO, potentially affecting up to 8,269 vehicles.
Recall 24V541000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL
| 2,193 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Ekko motorhomes. The solar charging system was incorrectly designed without sufficient over-current protection, which can allow the circuit to overheat and melt the fuse.
Consequence: A melted fuse increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the solar controller fuse and components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 186.
View full details →Recall 24V541000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 2,193 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Ekko motorhomes. The solar charging system was incorrectly designed without sufficient over-current protection, which can allow the circuit to overheat and melt the fuse.
Consequence: A melted fuse increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the solar controller fuse and components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535. Winnebago's number for this recall is 186.
View full details →Recall 24V024000 — LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
| 844 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The blind spot monitoring system may fail without warning to the driver.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new blind spot monitoring system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
View full details →Recall 23V234000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,266 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The 12-Volt charging system may have improperly routed wires and loose electrical connections, which can overload the electrical circuits and cause damage to electrical components, including the auxiliary alternator.
Consequence: Overloaded electrical circuits that damage components increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and correct the wire routing and electrical connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 174.
View full details →Recall 22V313000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
| 207 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Consequence: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
View full details →Recall 21V480000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
| 1,566 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Solis, Travato, and Ekko vehicles, equipped with GE-ES Double Flipseats. The seat belt retractors may lock up when the vehicle is on a slight incline. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence: If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Winnebago will work with Freedman to notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat and repair, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-614-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885 or Freedman...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 WINNEBAGO EKKO
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 WINNEBAGO EKKO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
While driving the RV at highway speeds, I noticed a lot of vibration and shaking. I pulled into a tire store to have the tires balanced. They found the left front tire (hankook dynapro ht 205/75/r16) with tread separation. I had it replaced with the spare. I had 27,400 miles on the tire with 7 32nds of tread left.
While driving the RV at highway speeds, I noticed a lot of vibration and shaking. I pulled into a tire store to have the tires balanced. They found the left front tire (hankook dynapro ht 205/75/r16) with tread separation. I had it replaced with the spare. I had 27,400 miles on the tire with 7 32nds of tread left.
Blind spot monitoring system has failed again after being replaced on a previous winnebago ekko recall. This safety feature no longer available for use No warning messages or symptoms prior to the failure
Blind spot monitoring system has failed again after being replaced on a previous winnebago ekko recall. This safety feature no longer available for use No warning messages or symptoms prior to the failure
Alternator failing repeatedly due to overheating
Safety Rating for the 2021 WINNEBAGO EKKO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 WINNEBAGO EKKO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 WINNEBAGO EKKO
Winnebago Industries, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2021 WINNEBAGO EKKO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
7SB009-22-01A — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides information on the new warranty mileage limit for Class B units.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 WINNEBAGO EKKO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO EKKO
- 2021 WINNEBAGO EKKO (current)
- 2022 WINNEBAGO EKKO — 64 complaints
- 2023 WINNEBAGO EKKO — 41 complaints
- 2024 WINNEBAGO EKKO — 18 complaints
- 2025 WINNEBAGO EKKO — 19 complaints
- 2026 WINNEBAGO EKKO — 0 complaints
Other WINNEBAGO Models
- WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 271 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO — 192 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO VIEW — 136 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO BRAVE — 96 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO SIGHTSEER — 76 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO JOURNEY — 62 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO FORZA — 48 total complaints