Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 Winnebago Vista peaked in 2015, 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
2015 Winnebago Vista
Other, gasoline, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 26, 2015 to Apr 29, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year643k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints42.0 times the median 2015 other
Severity index0.02015 others average 5.9
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
25% of complaints about the 2015 Winnebago Vista 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
6 recall campaigns cover the 2015 Winnebago Vista
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-733 | Oct 1, 2024 | Turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area | Lighting | 17,329 | Part replacement |
| 17V-782 | Dec 7, 2017 | These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the… | Equipment | 17,360 | Part replacement |
| 16V-598 | Aug 12, 2016 | Affected vehicles may have a electrical connection to the automatic transfer switch (ATS) that may not be properly tightened | Electrical system | 3,826 | Part replacement |
| 15V-866 | Dec 22, 2015 | Affected vehicles have electrically operated entry/exit steps that may extend down and out while the vehicle is moving | Structure | 1,253 | Part replacement |
| 15V-664 | Oct 16, 2015 | 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… | Powertrain | 297 | Part replacement |
| 15V-510 | Aug 12, 2015 | Due to a manufacturing issue, the deadbolt locks installed on the vehicles may become stuck in a locked position | Latches and locks | 3,307 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 Winnebago Vista
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.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 29, 2026Failure Sep 7, 2024Franklin, NCExterior lighting, Headlights
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.
NHTSA complaint 11734695 - Filed Oct 31, 2016Failure Aug 12, 2016Snowflake, AZElectrical system
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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint 10920264 - Filed Feb 3, 2015Failure Jan 31, 20154,106 milesSanbernardino, CAEngine, Vehicle speed control
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 THAT THE THROTTLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,106.
NHTSA complaint 10680919 - Filed Jan 26, 2015Failure Sep 17, 20141,400 milesSAN Bernardino, CAPower train
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 MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,400.
NHTSA complaint 10678931
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 65-02 May 11, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Campaign sent to Dealers and Owners outlining instructions for applying Eternabond tape seal over the roof to sidewall joint to protect the area from cracked or failed sealants. - SC-65-02 May 11, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WINNEBAGO: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. TO PREVENT AND/OR PROTECT THE CHAMPAGNE SIDEWALLS FROM FAILED SEALANTS OR CRACKS, ETERNABOND TAPE SEAL IS APPLIED OVER ROOF SIDEWALL JOINT. MODEL 2015 VISTA, ITASCA, SUNSTAR. *PE
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.