2015 Winnebago Vista Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vista years
- Not enough data 1st of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Winnebago Vista. That is the most of any Vista model year in the database (30 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Winnebago Vista 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 | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 4,106 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 4,106 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Winnebago Vista recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
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.
Electrical system
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Itasca Cambria, 2015-2017 Winnebago ERA, Travato, Fuse, Aspect, and Vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2017 Itasca Sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to April 22, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened.
Risk: A loose power connection may cause a build up of heat at the connection, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the electrical connection, replacing the ATS box and switch, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885.
Structure
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Sightseer, Vista, and Adventurer motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, and 2015-2016 Itasca Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured August 1, 2014, through August 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have electrically operated entry/exit steps that may extend down and out while the vehicle is moving.
Risk: If the steps extend while the vehicle is being driven, the steps may strike a person or another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will replace the step switch connections at no charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Winnebago Brave, Sightseer, Vista and Adventurer motorhomes and Itasca Tribute, Sunova, Sunstar, and Suncruiser motorhomes manufactured from July 13, 2015, through October 6, 2015. The affected vehicles, built on Ford chassis, can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes, due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment.
Risk: If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535 or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Latches/locks/linkages
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Winnebago Vista, Brave, Trend, Minnie Winnie, and Itasca Sunstar, Tribute, Viva!, and Spirit vehicles manufactured March 18, 2013, to November 18, 2014. Due to a manufacturing issue, the deadbolt locks installed on the vehicles may become stuck in a locked position.
Risk: A stuck deadbolt could potentially trap occupants inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair deadbolts as needed, free of charge. Winnebago issued an interim notification to owners on August 21, 2015. The recall began on November 4, 2015. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535, or TriMark customer service at 1-641-394-3188.
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner
Problem: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain model year 2015 Winnebago Vista and Itasca Sunstar motorhomes manufactured April , 2014, through June 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may be missing a damper plate on the inside air conditioner shroud. This damper plate is to help prevent disruption of the range flame by air discharge from the roof air conditioner.
Risk: If the air conditioner blows out the range flame but the propane gas continues to flow, an ignition source may ignite the leaking propane, resulting in a fire.
Fix: Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will remove the current diverter and replace it with a damper plate, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 131.
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 head lights are too small and too dim to drive at night. I completely ran off the road on one occasion and never drove at night again. This is a serious problem at least with my motorhome since new.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 winnebago vista motor home. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v598000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…
Tl*the contact owns a 2015 winnebago vista. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed…
Tl*the contact owns a 2015 winnebago vista. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would down shifted independently into neutral and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers. The technicians were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The…
Other Winnebago Vista years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Vista | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 Vista | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Vista | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 Vista | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Vista | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 Vista | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 Vista | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 Vista | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 Vista | 2 | 5 |
| 2016 Vista | 1 | 6 |
| 2015 | 4 | 7 |
| 2014 Vista | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 Vista | 4 | 4 |
| 2012 Vista | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 Vista | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 Vista | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 Vista | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 Vista | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 Vista | 3 | 4 |
| 2006 Vista | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Vista | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Vista | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 Vista | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 Vista | 3 | 3 |
| 2001 Vista | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 Vista | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Vista | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Vista | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Vista | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Vista | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Winnebago Vista?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Winnebago Vista?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Winnebago Vista a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vista model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.