2019 Winnebago Forza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Forza years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Winnebago Forza. That is the most of any Forza model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is structure (12 complaints, 67%), typically at around 2,300 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 | 12 | 67% | 2,300 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 17% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 11% | 2,040 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 11% | 608 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 6% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | 1,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Winnebago Forza recalls (4)
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.
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.
Freightliner chassis with optiview dash lights. The dash lights will not dim enough to safely drive at night. The brightness reduces your night vision. Have a safety recall but they do not have an active recall or fix. "campaign fl859-a optiview dash cluster brightness"
1.safety recall - 19v-512 - basement storage compartment doors
Cargo doors fly open for no apparent reason
Digital dash brightness can not be lowered far enough for nighttime driving
Compartment storage door come open when driving.
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 | 18 | 4 |
| 2018 Forza | 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 2019 Winnebago Forza?
Owners most often report structure, steering, exterior lighting problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Winnebago Forza?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 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 2019 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.