2021 Winnebago Revel recalls and problems

The 2021 Winnebago Revel has 5 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2021 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 6 Revel model years — the most of any year.

5recalls

8complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

24,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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5 recalls

Air Bags

May 7, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V318000 · 15,572 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System

Sep 29, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V663000 · 4,968 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Revel motorhomes. The cables near the lithium batteries may contact the battery hold-down brackets, which can damage the cables and cause a short circuit.

Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will reroute the current carrying cables and secure them, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 28, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 178.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Structure

Nov 21, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V863000 · 4,521 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Revel motorhomes. 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.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will install a power switch and a relay to the BT12 module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 171.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Equipment

Nov 13, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V703000 · 242 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021 Revel, Vista, Sunstar, and Adventurer Motorhomes. The power bed motor may experience an internal gear failure, causing the bed to extend prior to the safety strap engaging.

Risk: A bed that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury or death.

Remedy & notes

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power bed motor, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 164.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Electrical System

Aug 12, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V474000 · 156 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021 Revel motorhomes. These motorhomes have an auxiliary alternator belt that may wear and detach.

Risk: If the auxiliary alternator belt disengages, the engine serpentine belt may also disengage causing an immediate loss of power steering control increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy & notes

Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will coordinate the inspection and proper alignment of the belt pulleys, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 162.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2021 vs. other Winnebago Revel years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Winnebago Revel have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns covering the 2021 Winnebago Revel, the latest from May 7, 2024 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Winnebago Revel?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (3), equipment (3), structure (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.