Owners have filed 13 complaints
about the 2021 Winnebago View with NHTSA between 2022 and 2026.
The largest single group is the body & structure.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 4 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 34
Against the median year of the Winnebago View. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 0
0% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 85
50% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2021 Winnebago View
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Other & Unspecified
430.8%
Equipment & Accessories
430.8%
Median failure at 40,000 miles
Body & Structure
430.8%
Median failure at 29,500 miles
Seats
17.7%
Median failure at 25,000 miles
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Sep 2022peak 3Jul 2026
Recalls on the 2021 Winnebago View
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2026067127 units in Canada
Structure
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the trim on the rear roof cap may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim could loosen and separate from the motorhome. Safety Risk: Trim that detaches from the motorhome could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Winnebago will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorhome to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the trim on the rear roof cap.
Recall 2024664161 units in Canada
Structure
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the entry door window glass may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the glass could loosen and detach from the window frame. Safety Risk: A glass panel that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Winnebago recommends that you inspect the entry door window glass before each trip. Winnebago will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
Recall 20243001,060 units in Canada
Airbag
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the wiring harness for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly. As a result, the wiring could become damaged and cause the airbags not to work properly in a crash. Note: This problem would cause an airbag system warning message to display on the instrument panel. Safety Risk: An airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Winnebago will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorhome to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, re-route the seat wiring harness. If damage is found, the wiring harness will be repaired or replaced, as necessary.
Recall 2024008211 units in Canada
Accessories
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the retractable awning could extend on its own while driving. Note: This recall replaces recall 169 (Transport Canada recall number 2022-549). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this second repair. Safety Risk: An awning that extends while driving could create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Winnebago will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. Winnebago recommends that you should inspect the awning to ensure it's in the fully retracted position before driving. You should also check it periodically throughout your trip.
Recall 2023596261 units in Canada
Label
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the wrong trailer hitch label was installed. This could lead you to overload the motorhome, which could cause poor handling or a tire failure. Safety Risk: Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Winnebago will mail a new trailer hitch label to each owner. If you would like help to install it, you can contact a Winnebago dealer to have it installed free of charge.
Recall 2022598122 units in Canada
Accessories
Issue: On certain motorhomes, the propane (LP) line may not be attached properly near the left rear wheel well. As a result, the line could move and be damaged by contact with the tire. This could create a propane leak. Safety Risk: A propane leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Winnebago will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorhome to a dealership to add additional supports to attach the propane line. The dealer will also inspect the propane line for damage and replace it, if necessary.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 40,000 milesFresno, CA
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the awning deployed independently, and two huge metal pieces fell off the vehicle. The failure reoccurred on several occasions. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V695000 (Structure, Equipment); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the vehicle was serviced under an unknown recall; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
NHTSA complaint #11747672 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesFresno, CA
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the awning deployed independently, and two huge metal pieces fell off the vehicle. The failure reoccurred on several occasions. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V695000 (Structure, Equipment); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the vehicle was serviced under an unknown recall; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
NHTSA complaint #11747672 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesFresno, CA
EQUIPMENT
The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the awning deployed independently, and two huge metal pieces fell off the vehicle. The failure reoccurred on several occasions. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V695000 (Structure, Equipment); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the vehicle was serviced under an unknown recall; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
NHTSA complaint #11747672 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, NC
STRUCTURE:BODY
A panel on the roof of the vehicle detached while driving at highway speed (60MPH). The panel is held on by bolts and affixed to the roof with glue. The glue failed and the bolts do not attach directly to the roof. The panel is fairly heavy and large and would present a major hazard to a following vehicle. This has been confirmed by the dealer and the detached panel is available for inspection. There was no warning prior to the detachment of the panel. The Winnebago name for the panel is "Panel Trim Front Cap, LH #329370-01-CHT".
NHTSA complaint #11697686 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenville, NC
STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM
A panel on the roof of the vehicle detached while driving at highway speed (60MPH). The panel is held on by bolts and affixed to the roof with glue. The glue failed and the bolts do not attach directly to the roof. The panel is fairly heavy and large and would present a major hazard to a following vehicle. This has been confirmed by the dealer and the detached panel is available for inspection. There was no warning prior to the detachment of the panel. The Winnebago name for the panel is "Panel Trim Front Cap, LH #329370-01-CHT".
NHTSA complaint #11697686 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jay, FL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I’m reporting that my plexiglass coach door window has previously detached 2/3rds of the way up from the bottom. It happened instantly while driving. I pulled over and duct taped it
NHTSA complaint #11609124 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesTomah, WI
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
The contact owns a 2021 Winnebago View RV built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The contact stated while adjusting the front passenger’s seat, the contact became aware that the wiring harness was punctured, preventing the seat from adjusting forward. The RV was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 25,000.
NHTSA complaint #11533726 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lincoln, NE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
We had our 2021D Winnebago View recalled due to awning issues. We had the recall done on March 8, 2023. On April 3, 2023 the awning extended out as we were going down the road at 65 mph. We had not used the awning since the recall had been done. It was taken to the Winnebago Factory on May 2, 2023, testing was done and the awning was removed. There must be something else going on because we were told the recall was done correctly.
NHTSA complaint #11520392 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Windsor, CO
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
As I was traveling down the road, my awning unexpectedly extended and ripped completely off the RV. The awning was too big to load into the RV so I had to leave it along side the road in the borrow ditch. The safety of the vehicles behind me was at risk as the awning could have impaled their vehicle/windshield and seriously hurt or killed someone. The awning was not inspected by anyone because I had to leave it along side the road. There was no warning prior to the awning deployment. I took the RV to a service repair shop and they have ordered a new awning and other repair parts. Insurance has paid for the loss.
NHTSA complaint #11491206 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lyons, CO
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The awning, manufactured by Carefree of Colorado, deployed on the freeway. It came out about 1 foot on its own. The awning was damaged in the process. Fortunately, it did not impact other vehicles on the road.
NHTSA complaint #11488182 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lyons, CO
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
The awning, manufactured by Carefree of Colorado, deployed on the freeway. It came out about 1 foot on its own. The awning was damaged in the process. Fortunately, it did not impact other vehicles on the road.
NHTSA complaint #11488182 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 19,000 milesFresno, CA
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2021 Winnebago View built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The contact stated that while the RV was parked in the driveway with awning retracted, the vehicle was started and the mechanical awning mechanism failed causing the awning to erroneously extend out. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local service center were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000.
NHTSA complaint #11486712 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 19,000 milesFresno, CA
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
The contact owns a 2021 Winnebago View built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The contact stated that while the RV was parked in the driveway with awning retracted, the vehicle was started and the mechanical awning mechanism failed causing the awning to erroneously extend out. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local service center were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000.
NHTSA complaint #11486712 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.