2020 Winnebago Revel Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Revel years
- Not enough data 3rd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Winnebago Revel. That ranks 3rd out of 15 Revel model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (2 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Winnebago Revel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Winnebago Revel recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags; electrical system:wiring
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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Secondary alternator failed. A known problem with the Sprinters.
Our 2020 Sprinter (Winnebago Revel) had 13,212 miles on it when I first reported this issue. During our ownership we have experienced many failures of the Advanced Driver Assistance System, one previous failure happened when where a semi-truck was preparing to pass me and was very close behind my…
Our 2020 Sprinter (Winnebago Revel) currently has 13,212 miles on it. During our ownership we have experienced about(?) 12 failures of the Advanced Driver Assistance System, during our last trip of â1400 miles we experience this failure twice, both occurring while driving on a state highway while…
The contact owns a 2020 Winnebago Revel RV built on a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 chassis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the retractable awning erroneously extended and detached from the RV. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was…
Other Winnebago Revel years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Revel | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Revel | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 Revel | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 Revel | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 Revel | 5 | 4 |
| 2022 Revel | 4 | 3 |
| 2021 Revel | 8 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 Revel | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 Revel | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 Revel | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 Revel | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Revel | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Revel | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Revel | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Winnebago Revel?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Winnebago Revel?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Winnebago Revel a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Revel model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.