Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2020 Winnebago Travato peaked in 2024, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2020 Winnebago Travato
Van, gasoline, FWD/Front-Wheel Drive, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Feb 14, 2024 to Jun 3, 2025.
Recall campaigns covering this model year422k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints3Close to the median 2020 van
Severity index0.02020 vans average 5.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 2020 Winnebago Travato name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 2020 Winnebago Travato
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-627 | Sep 8, 2023 | Retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit | Equipment | 8,583 | Software update |
| 23V-307 | Apr 28, 2023 | Fuel hose between the fuel filter and Injection Pump Module (IPM) may not be properly secured, which can cause a gas leak | Fuel system | 6,536 | Part replacement |
| 22V-696 | Sep 16, 2022 | Retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit | Equipment | 6,540 | Software update |
| 21V-793 | Oct 12, 2021 | Wire harness may have been built incorrectly, resulting in the loss of over-current protection | Electrical system | 267 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2020 Winnebago Travato
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 3, 2025Failure May 29, 2025Cave Creek, AZRecreational vehicle/trailer, Unknown or other
RE: NHTSA recalls 22V-696 and 23V-62 While parked at a State Camp Ground the Carefree Awning opened violently. If someone had been standing outside near the Van they surely would have bee hit/injured. Conditions; Sunny afternoon, no Wind, Flat surface. I am the 2nd Owner of the Winnebago Travato Camper Van. Through my own research prior to buying the Van I was aware that there had been issues with the Carefree Awnings. The Seller of my Van completed the recalls with repairs at the dealership where the Van was purchased. I am concerned that the issue does not seem to be completely resolved. I contacted Winnebago and La Mesa RV in the Phoenix AZ area for assistance. La Mesa RV replied directing me to Contact Winnebago.....no response yet. I am hoping that this report will further the investigation as to why Winnebago has not simply replaced the defective awnings with a comparable and SAFE product.
NHTSA complaint 11664663 - Filed Aug 21, 2024Failure Jul 14, 2024Las Vegas, NVTires
The LT 225/ 75R 16 rear driver and passenger tires started shredding on my 2020 Winnebago Travato at around 12,000 miles. First the rear driver side one and then about 300 miles later the rear passenger. I drove only on well paved roads, mostly highway, and kept it under a RV carport in my garage when not in use
NHTSA complaint 11610001 - Filed Feb 14, 2024Failure Feb 14, 2024Bumpass, VAElectrical system
My vehicle is a 2020 Winnebago Travato GL; on a 2019 RAM Promaster Chassis. Winnebago installs a second alternator that charges to Volta system's Lithium Battery Pack (A GL Model has lithium batteries). Winnebago routes the wiring harness for this 2nd alternator through passenger side front wheel well. There is the possibility that in sharp turns the tire will rub on the wiring harness, thus damaging it. Other Travato owners have identified this rubbing issue (on a Travato Owner's Facebook group). I noticed the outer sheath on the main cable is damaged as result of turning the wheels all the way to the left.
NHTSA complaint 11571902
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 75-02 Oct 31, 2024 · Service Campaign
Service Campaign sent to dealers and customers advising of the need to have the secondary alternator cable properly routed. - 7SB009-24-01A Apr 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document. - 7SB002-24-01A Feb 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used. - 09-21-22 Sep 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New Safety Recall/Stop Sale Notification sent to all dealers regarding an upcoming recall on retractable awnings that have the potential to extend unintentionally while the motorhome is in motion. - 7SB005-23-01A Sep 19, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units. - 7SB009-22-02A May 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records. - 7SB014-22-02A Oct 29, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin requests dealers prioritize customers needing Recall 164 performed. - 7SB009-21-02A Jul 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual. - 7SB010-21-01Z Jul 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities. - 7SB014-21-01A Mar 26, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.