2021 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
3 recalls — 14 complaints — 12 TSBs
26V177000 Mar 23, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017 Brave, 2019 Itasca Sunova, 2019-2022 Adventurer, and 2022 Sunstar motorhomes. The front turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehi... Read more
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. Owner notification letters were mailed May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 203.
24V826000 Nov 6, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
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 a... Read more
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.
20V703000 Nov 13, 2020
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021 Revel, Vista, Sunstar, and Adventurer Motorhomes. The power bed motor may experience an internal gear failure, causing the bed to extend prior to the safety strap engaging.
Consequence
A bed that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power bed motor, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 164.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
Other/I am not sure
Oct 30, 2023
Incident date: Jul 25, 2023
While driving up on the leveling blocks, 9 of them shattered. Hard plastic pieces of the blocks became shrapnel that flew across the driveway. Had I been standing where I normally do, I would have been hit by the shrapnel and suffered injury. When I tried to contact Amazon for a refund, I noticed nu... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 30, 2023
Incident date: Jul 25, 2023
My fuel tank cover would not open. Car was under warranty so MB was able to replace the motor of the fuel cap release. Problem, there is no manual release for the fuel cap so if you are low on fuel and need to fill up, you would be stranded. They need a manual release for the fuel cap for safety.
ENGINE
May 18, 2023
Incident date: May 10, 2021
When driving the vehicle the motor will randomly shut off. This is a safety hazard and has been happening more and more. I thought it was supposed to do this but only when stopped. It now is doing it while driving and I have almost been rear ended 3 times now. The car is not drivable.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
May 5, 2023
Incident date: May 5, 2023
Ford has known of a Service Trac fault appearing which disables the Anti Lock Brake, Hill Assist Control , and Cruise Control. Ford issued TSB 51210. However within that TSB the fault code must be active in order to complete the reprogramming thus there lies the problem. Once the fault code appea... Read more
STEERING
May 5, 2023
Incident date: May 5, 2023
The steering acted like it lost power, it was extremely hard to turn. It showed slide marks on dashboard. It also has airbag light on dashboard. We had a mechanic to run a test, the only thing it showed was that the airbag had no signal to the computer
AIR BAGS
May 5, 2023
Incident date: May 5, 2023
The steering acted like it lost power, it was extremely hard to turn. It showed slide marks on dashboard. It also has airbag light on dashboard. We had a mechanic to run a test, the only thing it showed was that the airbag had no signal to the computer
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Apr 27, 2023
Incident date: May 7, 2021
The Ford F53 Chassis built for motorhomes has a Ford Factory Advance Trac Warning System. When this system detects a fault the chassis looses Cruise Control, Hill Assists Feature, and Anti Lock Brakes. The Ford Pass App records the faults; however once the Ignition is turned off it erases the fault ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 27, 2023
Incident date: May 7, 2021
Water pump failing, has leak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 27, 2023
Incident date: May 7, 2021
Failsafe transmission mode activated during driving. Computer sensed issue, put car into 3rd gear and said to stop. Turned car off and back on - issue did not replicate. No diagnostic codes stored. No issues after reboot/restart of car. Electrical/computer issue related to transmission.
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 15, 2022
Incident date: Dec 1, 2021
Failure ABS, Advanced Trac and Cruise Control. Available for inspection. Braking and Trac control safety. Confirmed by McRee Ford Dickenson, TX. Only inspected by Ford Dealer. Dash lights came on and cruise control loss a couple of hundred miles after we left the dealership. Dealer replaced sensor.... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 15, 2022
Incident date: Dec 1, 2021
Failure ABS, Advanced Trac and Cruise Control. Available for inspection. Braking and Trac control safety. Confirmed by McRee Ford Dickenson, TX. Only inspected by Ford Dealer. Dash lights came on and cruise control loss a couple of hundred miles after we left the dealership. Dealer replaced sensor.... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 9, 2022
Incident date: Jun 4, 2022
The Advanced Trak feature on the Ford F 53 chassis turns off when operating on rough roads which effects the anti lock braking function, Stability control, the cruise control and other safety features. After parking the vehicle, the system will reset itself but will turn off again. Ford has n... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 3, 2021
Incident date: Sep 20, 2021
While driving the advancetrac service light would come on and the cruise control would disengage along with the electronic stability control.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 3, 2021
Incident date: Sep 20, 2021
While driving the advancetrac service light would come on and the cruise control would disengage along with the electronic stability control.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
12 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
7SB009-24-01A
Apr 5, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
7SB002-24-01A
Feb 23, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
7SB005-23-01A
Sep 19, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
7SB009-22-02A
May 31, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records.
72-10
Mar 21, 2022
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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.
7SB009-22-01A
Jan 27, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides information on the new warranty mileage limit for Class B units.
7SB009-22-01A
Jan 27, 2022
355200 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.
7SB010-21-01Z
Jul 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
7SB014-21-01A
Mar 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
7SB015-14-01T
Feb 26, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin to dealers that provides information regarding HDMI Matrix Switching. Advises of two generations of switches used that that components cannot be mixed between the two generations.
7SB015-14-01T
Feb 26, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin to dealers that provides information regarding HDMI Matrix Switching. Advises of two generations of switches used that that components cannot be mixed between the two generations.
7SB015-14-01T
Feb 26, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service Bulletin to dealers that provides information regarding HDMI Matrix Switching. Advises of two generations of switches used that that components cannot be mixed between the two generations.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE92061
Opened: Jul 2, 1992 — Closed: Jul 27, 1992
WATER TANK SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER across all model years (1992–2025).
117
Total Recalls
272
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
WINNEBAGO ADVENTURER — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 9 | View |
| 2021 (current) | 3 | 14 | |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 2006 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2005 | 6 | 8 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 32 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 21 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 2001 | 6 | 18 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 30 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 24 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 15 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 19 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | View |