2022 Winnebago Ekko problems & reliability
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Winnebago Ekko, alongside 10 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 27 | 60% |
| Lane Departure → | 12 | 27% |
| Engine | 8 | 18% |
| Tires | 4 | 9% |
| Unknown / Other | 4 | 9% |
| Equipment | 3 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“I am the owner of a 2022 Winnebago Ekko. My vehicle is subject to NHTSA Recall 24V-024 (Winnebago Campaign #181) regarding the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system. I am writing to request your guidance on how to proceed, as I am currently unable to obtain the required safety remedy. My local authorized dealer, has…”
Lane Departure · filed Jun 20, 2026
“The Balmar alternator installed on our RV, which provides electrical power to charge the coach battery started a noticeable whine at idle, it stopped providing a charge to the coach battery, and upon further inspection, after opening the hood, we noticed a faint burning electrical smell. To confirm that the Balmar…”
Electrical System · filed Nov 2, 2025
“October 10, 2025. The vehicle is a 2022 Winnebago EKKO RV on a 2021 Ford Transit with 49,000 miles. The incident occurred after driving the vehicle for about 5 minutes with outside temperatures around 50 degrees Fahrenheit and noticed an unusual high pitch whine. When I opened the hood the Balmar MC-618 Alternator…”
Electrical System · filed Oct 11, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
27 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Winnebago Ekko. The 10 most recent:
This Technical Service Bulletin provides guidance for replacing or retrofitting the alternator on certain Winnebago Revel and Ekko motorhomes equipped with Balmar alternators.
7SB002-26-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2026
Service Campaign sent to dealers and customers advising of the need to adjust the alternator output setting to prevent overloading the alternator.
75-09 · Service Campaign · issued May 7, 2025
Service Bulletin to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin provides details of Interim Recall Notice being sent to EKKO owners.
7SB007-24-02A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 16, 2024
Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
7SB009-24-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 5, 2024
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
7SB002-24-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 23, 2024
Service Campaign sent to dealers and owners advising of an update to the blind spot monitoring system.
74-05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 2, 2023
Service Campaign sent to dealers and owners advising of redesigned screens and the offer to replace rear window screens.
73-03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 9, 2023
Service Campaign sent to dealers and owners. Outlines a possible issue with the alternator becoming energized with the key in accessory mode and repair direction.
73-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 16, 2022
Service Campaign sent to dealers and owners. Outlines a possible issue with the battery jumper cables being undersized and the repair direction.
73-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 9, 2022
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
7SB005-23-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 19, 2022
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2022 Winnebago Ekko has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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