2019 Winnebago Travato problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body:roof And Pillars (1)
Safety recalls (4)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2023-09-08 · campaign 23V627000 · 8,583 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Risk: An awning that extends during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a parking brake interlock module, and update the awning firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 176. This recall replaces and expands NHTSA Recall 22V-696. Motorhomes previously repaired under 22V-696 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2022-09-16 · campaign 22V696000 · 6,540 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Winnebago Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Risk: An awning that extends during transit, may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an on/off switch for the extend/retract awning function, and update firmware, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 19, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. This recall is superseded by Winnebago recall 23V627.
Electrical System:wiring 2021-10-12 · campaign 21V793000 · 267 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Travato and 2021-2022 Boldt vehicles. The wire harness may have been built incorrectly, resulting in the loss of over-current protection.
Risk: Loss of over-current protection can cause the wires to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are instructed to not drive their vehicle until the Volta Power System is disabled. Dealers will replace the harness and inspect the electrical connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2021. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 164.
Electrical System 2018-08-17 · campaign 18V546000 · 6,700 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Winnebago Era, Travato, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Paseo, Via, Adventurer, Journey, Tour, and Grand Tour motorhomes. These vehicles have an auxiliary solar charging port circuit that is not fused.
Risk: If solar panels are connected and they exceed the amperage capacity of the circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install an inline 15 amp fuse into the auxiliary solar charging port circuit, free of charge. Winnebago issued interim notifications to owners on December 4, 2018. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Service bulletins (9)
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 2024-10-31 · 75-02 · Service Campaign
service campaign sent to dealers and customers advising of the need to have the secondary alternator cable properly routed.
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 2021-10-29 · 7SB014-22-02A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin sent to dealers. this bulletin requests dealers prioritize customers needing recall 164 performed.
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What owners report
2025-12-06 · Unknown Or Other“winnebago travato 59gl carefree awning was repaired but is still deploying when driving. i have pulled the awning fuse to keep it from deploying while driving . i would like to beable to use it. can this item be looked at to make sure that it was properly repaird and to check if anything have been damaged? the anwing only worked for a short peri…”
2018-10-29 · Structure:body:roof And Pillars · 2,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2019 winnebago travato. the contact stated that during inclement weather, the roof leaked. the contact also stated that there was a water leakage coming from the 110 volt a/c receptacle. the vehicle was taken to us adventure rv (5120 n brady st, davenport, ia 52806, (563) 468-4678) to be diagnosed. the contact stated that he …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.