2018 Winnebago Forza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Forza years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Winnebago Forza. That ranks 2nd out of 13 Forza model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (9 complaints, 75%), typically at around 6,630 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Winnebago Forza problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 75% | 6,630 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 17% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8% | 22,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Winnebago Forza recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments; latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Sightseer, Itasca Sunova, 2016-2025 Forza, Vista, and Itasca/Winnebago Sunstar, 2015-2025 Adventurer, 2015-2024 Commercial Vehicle, 2015-2028 Itasca Suncruiser, and 2016-2017 Itasca Solei recreational vehicles. The hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.
Risk: A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters began being mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 192.
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.
Structure:body:door
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forza motorhomes. The exterior storage compartment door may unexpectedly open while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: If the storage compartment door opens while the vehicle is in motion, other drivers may swerve to avoid hitting the compartment door, or objects falling from within, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners and dealers will install a new latch and the catch will be inspected and properly aligned and readjusted if necessary. Winnebago issued owners an interim notification on August 14, 2019. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Winnebago Forza motorhomes. The liquid propane (LP) lines may have been installed without edge protection where the LP lines pass through the closeout panel, possibly resulting in the lines being damaged and leaking fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will install edge protection at the closeout panel, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Equipment
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Winnebago Era, Travato, Minnie Winnie, Fuse, View, Trend, Aspect, Brave, Vista, Sightseer, Adventurer, Forza, Journey, Tour, Revel, Paseo, Chalet, Access, and Intent motorhomes and Commercial vehicles, and 2013-2018 Itasca Spirit, Navion, Cambria, Tribute, Sunstar, Sunova, Suncruiser, Solei, Meridian, Elipse, Horizon, Reyo, and Via motorhomes. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for replacement or aftermarket fire extinguishers, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2018. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Winnebago Forza RV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the cargo door and the door enclosing the propane tank on the driver's side unexpectedly opened. The contact stated that the failures had occurred several times. The contact stated there was no…
Just want to inform you of a potentially dangerous situation on 2018 Winnebago Forzaâs. The propane line for the Truma Water Heater is routed under the right sink cabinet but above the metal engine box. As it runs, it is pinched between the engine box and cabinet. During driving, the cabinet…
Winnebago issued a safety recall 8 months ago on lower storage doors that open while traveling. I had a door open at hwy speeds yesterday. Company continues to appoligise but won't fix problem.
While in motion on a city street or highway the doors to basement storage unlatch and swing open without warning. I believe that the door latches work loose from improper adjustment, slick nylon latch pins and bumps causing the latch pin to release from the latch loop. It is very hard to see when…
Basement doors open when traveling. We had 4 open during our early trips. Now have 2 that open. Dealer has tried to adjust these doors 4 times with no solution. This is a safety hazard as the doors open into the lanes next to me. This happens on both city streets and interstate highways. Latest…
Other Winnebago Forza years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forza | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Forza | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Forza | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 Forza | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 Forza | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Forza | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Forza | 18 | 4 |
| 2018 | 12 | 5 |
| 2017 Forza | 1 | 4 |
| 2016 Forza | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 Forza | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 Forza | 2 | 3 |
| 2013 Forza | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Winnebago Forza?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Winnebago Forza?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Winnebago Forza a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Forza model years, the 2018 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.