2020 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR
The 2020 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH, STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Winnebago Industries, Inc for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2020 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR, potentially affecting up to 41,931 vehicles.
Recall 24V826000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 11,982 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Sightseer, Itasca Sunova, 2016-2025 Forza, Vista, and Itasca/Winnebago Sunstar, 2015-2025 Adventurer, 2015-2024 Commercial Vehicle, 2015-2028 Itasca Suncruiser, and 2016-2017 Itasca Solei recreational vehicles. The hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.
Consequence: A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters began being mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 192.
View full details →Recall 24V826000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 11,982 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Sightseer, Itasca Sunova, 2016-2025 Forza, Vista, and Itasca/Winnebago Sunstar, 2015-2025 Adventurer, 2015-2024 Commercial Vehicle, 2015-2028 Itasca Suncruiser, and 2016-2017 Itasca Solei recreational vehicles. The hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.
Consequence: A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters began being mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 192.
View full details →Recall 19V811000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 638 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Itasca Vista, Sunstar, and Adventurer 35F motorhomes. An electrical connector was mounted directly on the floor instead of to a standoff backet as intended.
Consequence: If the floor gets wet where the electrical connection is mounted, there is an increased risk of an electrical short and fire.
Remedy: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will correctly mount the electrical connector onto a metal standoff bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this...
View full details →Recall 24V733000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 17,329 vehicles affected
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such...
Consequence: A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Interim owner letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Once the final remedy is available a second notice will be mailed. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR.
Safety Rating for the 2020 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR
Winnebago Industries, Inc has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2020 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
72-11 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Service Campaign sent to dealers and owners. Outlines a possible issue with cooling from the dash air conditioning and details for an inspection and repair if needed.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR
- 2017 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2018 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2019 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR — 2 complaints
- 2020 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR (current)
- 2021 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2022 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR — 3 complaints
- 2023 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2024 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2025 WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR — 0 complaints
Other WINNEBAGO Models
- WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — 271 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO WINNEBAGO — 192 total complaints
- WINNEBAGO EKKO — 157 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