2023 Winnebago Revel Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Revel years
- Not enough data 2nd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Winnebago Revel. That ranks 2nd out of 15 Revel model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 60%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 60% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Winnebago Revel recalls (4)
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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2023 Revel camper vans. The Tire and Loading Information Label has an incorrect tire size listed as R16, when the tire size should be R17. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: The incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Winnebago will provide a new corrected label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 172.
Structure:body
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Revel motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Risk: An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a power switch and a relay to the BT12 module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 171.
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 secondary alternator on our 2023 Winnebago Revel failed and caught fire. Fortunately, it happened when the vehicle was stopped so the fire was quickly put out and the damage limited to the alternator itself and the belt that ran the alternator. Had the failure happened in motion, a broken belt…
The secondary alternator of our 2023 Winnebago Revel failed, was smoking heavily, and was seconds away from catching fire had I not stood by with a fire extinguishers. I noticed the issue after driving for about an hour and only noticed smoke when I had pulled into a Home Depot to park. I only…
Winnebego Revel BMB44E [redacted]; The Lithionics battery installation allows movement which has caused fraying of insulation on a wire and resulting in a spark and activation of the 250A circuit breaker. This is part of the Winnebego aftermarket build of the Mercedes Sprinter based camper van.
We bought Winnebago Revel RV from La Mesa RV center at Davis, CA in May 2023. We took a trip from San Jose, CA to San Luis Obispo in June, the brake fluid was total running out during our driving on Hyw 1! We contact a local Mercedes-Benz shop, they found out the issue was caused by an aftermarket…
The contact owns a 2023 Winnebago Revel built on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. The contact stated that the awning alarm was chiming every 30 seconds. The contact disconnected the awning fuse to stop the alarm from chiming. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown repair 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 | 5 | 4 |
| 2022 Revel | 4 | 3 |
| 2021 Revel | 8 | 5 |
| 2020 Revel | 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 2023 Winnebago Revel?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Winnebago Revel?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.