2020 Winnebago Travato recalls and problems

The 2020 Winnebago Travato has 4 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2020 Winnebago Travato
Photo: 2020 Winnebago Travato by DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2020 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 9 Travato model years — 4th most.

4recalls
3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median 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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4 recalls

Equipment

Sep 8, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V627000 · 8,583 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Fuel System

Apr 28, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V307000 · 6,536 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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

Sep 16, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V696000 · 6,540 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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

Oct 12, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V793000 · 267 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

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.

2020 vs. other Winnebago Travato years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Winnebago Travato have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns covering the 2020 Winnebago Travato, the latest from Sep 8, 2023 (equipment). 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 2020 Winnebago Travato?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), equipment (1), tires (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.