2018 Winnebago Forza problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (8) · Structure (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (5)
Latches/Locks/Linkages:hood:latch 2024-11-01 · campaign 24V826000 · 11,982 vehicles
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.
Risk: A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2024-10-01 · campaign 24V733000 · 17,329 vehicles
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 these v
Risk: A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.
Structure:body:door 2019-07-03 · campaign 19V512000 · 766 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forza motorhomes. The exterior storage compartment door may unexpectedly open while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: If the storage compartment door opens while the vehicle is in motion, other drivers may swerve to avoid hitting the compartment door, or objects falling from within, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners and dealers will install a new latch and the catch will be inspected and properly aligned and readjusted if necessary. Winnebago issued owners an interim notification on August 14, 2019. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings 2018-11-30 · campaign 18V855000 · 152 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Winnebago Forza motorhomes. The liquid propane (LP) lines may have been installed without edge protection where the LP lines pass through the closeout panel, possibly resulting in the lines being damaged and leaking fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install edge protection at the closeout panel, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Equipment 2017-12-07 · campaign 17V782000 · 17,360 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' f
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2024-04-05 · 7SB009-24-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each ro should document.
Unknown Or Other 2024-02-23 · 7SB002-24-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to all winnebago dealers. bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
Structure 2022-09-19 · 7SB005-23-01A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to all winnebago dealers. bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
Equipment 2022-05-31 · 7SB009-22-02A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Equipment 2021-07-14 · 7SB009-21-02A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's lemon law and to comply with winnebago motorhome mandates outlined in the policy & procedure manual.
Equipment 2021-07-01 · 7SB010-21-01Z · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-11-04 · Structure · 22,000 mi“the contact owns a 2018 winnebago forza rv. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the cargo door and the door enclosing the propane tank on the driver's side unexpectedly opened. the contact stated that the failures had occurred several times. the contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. the contact had taken the…”
2022-12-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“just want to inform you of a potentially dangerous situation on 2018 winnebago forza’s. the propane line for the truma water heater is routed under the right sink cabinet but above the metal engine box. as it runs, it is pinched between the engine box and cabinet. during driving, the cabinet moves up and down and chaffs and crushes the propane line…”
2020-07-02 · Structure:body · 9,000 mi“winnebago issued a safety recall 8 months ago on lower storage doors that open while traveling. i had a door open at hwy speeds yesterday. company continues to appoligise but won't fix problem.…”
2019-07-24 · Structure:body · 8,500 mi“while in motion on a city street or highway the doors to basement storage unlatch and swing open without warning. i believe that the door latches work loose from improper adjustment, slick nylon latch pins and bumps causing the latch pin to release from the latch loop. it is very hard to see when they are open and can swing all of the way open al…”
2019-07-11 · Structure:body · 3,200 mi“basement doors open when traveling. we had 4 open during our early trips. now have 2 that open. dealer has tried to adjust these doors 4 times with no solution. this is a safety hazard as the doors open into the lanes next to me. this happens on both city streets and interstate highways. latest time this happened was 7/9/19 on i-95 milemarker …”
2019-07-08 · Structure:body · 210 mi“basement door plastic latches gave way while in motion on the interstate. four doors flew open in traffic. secured with duct tape until dealer could repair under warranty. winnebago authorized latch adjustment. other forza owners told us the latch adjustment does not work and doors will continue to open when underway. we continue to secure wit…”
2019-06-24 · Structure:body · 2,000 mi“compartment doors that kept popping open while driving, multiple doors after being adjusted multiple times by dealership and ourselves. one hitting a construction barrier doing $2500 damage to the door which winnebago did not want to cover. spring of 2018. fought winn and finally they paid for repairs because dealership had documentation that th…”
2019-06-17 · Unknown Or Other · 5,000 mi“compartment doors open while driving even though they are locked. very dangerous to pedestrians and others need a recall to fix all doors. many complaints from other forza owners. company answer to replace with steel locks. easier said than done.…”
2019-06-09 · Structure:body · 6,630 mi“while driving in a rough main highway in windy conditions a right side compartment door opened 4+ times in 200 miles. door properly closed and locked each time. no damage happened but this 4 ft door could easily cause vehicle or property damage or bodily harm. latch seems properly adjusted, latch will not hold the door pressure, retracts latch a…”
2019-01-14 · Structure:body · 6,000 mi“class a motor home outside storage doors open while driving. doors strike roadside objects (mail boxes, marker posts) damaging doors. no vehicles on side when doors opened, otherwise vehicle accidents could occur. manufacturer denies responsibility for correcting safety issue. *dt *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.