2020 Winnebago Travato problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Electrical System (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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2023-04-28 · campaign 23V307000 · 6,536 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Travato, 2021-2023 Solis, and 2022-2023 Ekko motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i, and Onan QG 2800i EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the fuel filter and Injection Pump Module (IPM) may not be properly secured, which can cause a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
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 This recall is superseded by Winnebago recall 23V627.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.
Service bulletins (10)
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.
Equipment 2022-09-21 · 09-21-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new safety recall/stop sale notification sent to all dealers regarding an upcoming recall on retractable awnings that have the potential to extend unintentionally while the motorhome is in motion.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-03 · Unknown Or Other“re: nhtsa recalls 22v-696 and 23v-62 while parked at a state camp ground the carefree awning opened violently. if someone had been standing outside near the van they surely would have bee hit/injured. conditions; sunny afternoon, no wind, flat surface. i am the 2nd owner of the winnebago travato camper van. through my own research prior to buying…”
2024-08-21 · Tires“the lt 225/ 75r 16 rear driver and passenger tires started shredding on my 2020 winnebago travato at around 12,000 miles. first the rear driver side one and then about 300 miles later the rear passenger. i drove only on well paved roads, mostly highway, and kept it under a rv carport in my garage when not in use …”
2024-02-14 · Electrical System“my vehicle is a 2020 winnebago travato gl; on a 2019 ram promaster chassis. winnebago installs a second alternator that charges to volta system's lithium battery pack (a gl model has lithium batteries). winnebago routes the wiring harness for this 2nd alternator through passenger side front wheel well. there is the possibility that in sharp turn…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.