2022 Winnebago Ekko Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 17%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Winnebago Ekko, 17% of the 46 complaints for this model year. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Winnebago recall 174 (NHTSA campaign 23V234000) regarding improper electrical wiring design and installation by Winnebago was recently completed on my RV. After completion of this recall I experienced another electrical fire in the engine compartment (my alternator had previously caught fire due to wiring and design defects noted in Winnebago recall 174). …”
NHTSA complaint #11614645, filed 2024-09“The Winnebago factory installed secondary alternator (manufactured by Balmar) responsible for charging the batteries in my motorhome started to whine and overheat. Luckily the week prior, I had read about another EKKO owner experiencing the same symptoms before it created enough smoke that caused the driver to immediately pull off the road and extinguish the engine bay with a fire extinguisher. In an effort to avoid that, I disconnected the Balmer until it was able to be replaced. This original problem was supposed to be addressed in recall 174. …”
NHTSA complaint #11626738, filed 2024-11“The vehicle is a 2021 Ford Transit with a 2022 Winnebago Ekko RV. The incident occurred when I started the engine and noticed an unusual high pitch whine. When I opened the hood the Balmar unit was extremely hot with a strong burning smell. Since the Ekko models have had numerous reports of secondary alternator / Balmar malfunctions I knew enough to disable the alternator by unplugging the 4 pin connector on the Balmar 618 regulator before traveling any further. The following morning I plugged the Balmar unit back in place to see if the high pitch sound reoccurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11630850, filed 2024-12“October 10, 2025. The vehicle is a 2022 Winnebago EKKO RV on a 2021 Ford Transit with 49,000 miles. The incident occurred after driving the vehicle for about 5 minutes with outside temperatures around 50 degrees Fahrenheit and noticed an unusual high pitch whine. When I opened the hood the Balmar MC-618 Alternator unit was extremely hot, smoking, and had a strong burning smell. …”
NHTSA complaint #11692854, filed 2025-10“The auxillary alternator caught on fire. The dealer retained the part when replaced. Fire risk to ourselves and entire rig. Yes, the problem was confirmed by a dealer. The Yuma, Az fire department responded and wrote a report. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms,”
NHTSA complaint #11507189, filed 2023-02Related service bulletins
- 11029218Feb 25, 2026This Technical Service Bulletin provides guidance for replacing or retrofitting the alternator on certain Winnebago Revel and Ekko motorhomes equipped with Balmar alternators.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Winnebago Ekko
28 complaintsLane departure
12 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Winnebago Ekko
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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