2023 Winnebago Navion problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (2) · Structure:body (2)
Safety recalls (5)
Structure:exterior Trim 2026-02-17 · campaign 26V089000 · 4,024 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 View and Navion recreational vehicles. The rear roof cap aerofence trim may become loose and detach during transit.
Risk: A detached roof cap can become a road hazard for other vehicles and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and install fasteners and rivets to the brackets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 202.
Structure:body:door 2024-12-30 · campaign 24V824000 · 5,313 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Winnebago View and Navion recreational vehicles equipped with certain Lippert Metallarte door assemblies. The door assembly may have been manufactured with incorrect window adhesion, causing the window to loosen or detached.
Risk: A window that detaches during transit can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install clips to secure the window to the door as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed December 20, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 191.
Air Bags 2024-05-07 · campaign 24V318000 · 15,572 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2025 Revel, 2020-2025 Navion, Porto, View, Vita, 2022-2023 Adventure Van, and 2024-2025 Ekko motorhomes. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) wires can be caught in the seat mechanism when the driver or passenger seats are adjusted.
Risk: Damaged wires can prevent air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and re-route the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 185.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2023-10-16 · campaign 23V694000 · 6,237 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Era, View and Navion recreational vehicles. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Risk: An awning extending unintentionally 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 May 2, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6936 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 179. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall 22V-695.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings 2022-10-21 · campaign 22V795000 · 4,616 vehicles
Defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 View and Navion vehicles. The LP fuel line is routed near the rear wheel well, which may allow the fuel line to contact the tire and become damaged, resulting in a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will secure the LP line with secondary cable ties, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 170.
Service bulletins (6)
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.
Equipment 2023-05-12 · 7SB010-23-01Z · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulleting sent to all winnebago dealers. bulletin provides a list of recommend parts dealers should keep in stock.
Parking Brake 2022-12-08 · 12-08-22-MB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
notification sent to all winnebago era, view, navion & revel dealers advising of interest reimbursement on all units affected by the stop sell recall issued by mercedes benz.
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.
What owners report
2025-04-28 · Visibility/Wiper“window is loosened at lippert metallarte entry door. vin has not been included in recall under 24v824000…”
2025-04-13 · Visibility/Wiper“coach entry door window detached from frame…”
2024-05-28 · Unknown Or Other“the bracket which attaches the awning to the roof of the rv is separating from the roof. the mounting screws are pulling out of the roof. i intend to bring it to the dealer for repair. there was no warning that this situation was occurring. i was inspecting the awning due to a different awning recall issue and found this condition. if it had gone u…”
2023-07-27 · Unknown Or Other“the awning is self deploying. sent in for a recall and still an issue. with phone calls to the supplier of the awning (carefree awnings of colorado) their customer service is suggesting a on off switch. winnebago are not agreeing with a on off switch, and the are installing a motor brake wedge and a software update. this is not safe, the awning is …”
2023-07-09 · Structure:body“door covering propane compartment flew open at highway speeds; latching system does not work and door can not be closed securely. design of door closing and latching mechanism faulty. body and defective door is by winnebago…”
2023-06-27 · Structure:body“the "basement" storage compartment doors keep popping open. the rv has sic such compartments. i drove from maryland (the state of my residence) to forest city to iowa to address one of the doors (propane compartment). the manufacturer fixed that issue free of charge. a few days later (today) while driving, the door to the compartment behind the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.