2021 Winnebago View Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 1, 2026 · 8 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other View years
Not enough data 4th of 22 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Winnebago View. That ranks 4th out of 22 View model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (4 complaints, 50%). There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2021 Winnebago View problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other4
Equipment3 · ~29,500 mi
Structure3 · ~29,500 mi
Seats1 · ~25,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other450%———
Equipment338%29,500——
Structure338%29,500——
Seats113%25,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2022, with 3 complaints
2022: 3202232023: 2202322024: 1202412025: 1202512026: 120261

n = 8 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2021 Winnebago View recalls (7)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Structure:exterior trimFeb 17, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V089000 · 4,024 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 View and Navion recreational vehicles. The rear roof cap aerofence trim may become loose and detach during transit.

Risk: A detached roof cap can become a road hazard for other vehicles and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and install fasteners and rivets to the brackets as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 202.

Structure:body:doorDec 30, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V824000 · 5,313 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Winnebago View and Navion recreational vehicles equipped with certain Lippert Metallarte door assemblies. The door assembly may have been manufactured with incorrect window adhesion, causing the window to loosen or detached.

Risk: A window that detaches during transit can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install clips to secure the window to the door as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed December 20, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 191.

Air bags; electrical system:wiringMay 7, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V318000 · 15,572 vehicles

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.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; structure:bodyOct 16, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V694000 · 6,237 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Era, View and Navion recreational vehicles. 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 parking brake interlock module, and update the awning firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6936 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 179. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall 22V-695.

Equipment:other:labelsSep 15, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V637000 · 5,369 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2022 Ekko, 2020-2022 Minnie Winnie, Spirit, 2020-2022 View, Navion, and 2020-2021 Vita, and Porto motorhomes. An incorrect hitch label was installed, which can lead to overloading of the vehicle.

Risk: An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install the correct labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were Mailed May 6/2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 177.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittingsOct 21, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V795000 · 4,616 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 View and Navion vehicles. The LP fuel line is routed near the rear wheel well, which may allow the fuel line to contact the tire and become damaged, resulting in a gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will secure the LP line with secondary cable ties, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 170.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer; structure:bodySep 16, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V695000 · 5,084 vehicles

Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Winnebago View, Era, and Itasca Navion 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 11, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-694.

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 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…

Structure · received Jul 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11747672

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…

Structure · received Nov 5, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11697686

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

Unknown or Other · received Aug 17, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11609124

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…

Seats · received Jul 21, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11533726

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…

Unknown or Other · received May 4, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11520392

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Winnebago View?

Owners most often report unknown or other, equipment, structure problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Winnebago View?

Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2021 Winnebago View a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other View model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.