2021 Winnebago Revel Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 14,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Winnebago Revel (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2021 Winnebago Revel. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by equipment (3) and body and structure (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,500 miles. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 12 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns filed under the same part. Equipment complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system3 38%
- Equipment3 38%
- Body and structure3 38%
- Engine1 13%
- Steering1 13%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “There is an existing recall on this vehicle (NHTSA campaign 20v-474) from august 12 2020. I took delivery of my vehicle after this date and was told my VIN was not affected. In two calls to Winnebago customer service they also claim my vehicle is unaffected and was repaired prior to sale. However, my alternator belt is clearly misaligned and is resulting in significant squealing when the engine is running. I have compared my vehicle with the posted photos and information regarding the fix provided by the manufacturer and posted on the NHTSA website. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387741, filed 2021-01, 5,000 milesEquipment: “2021 Winnebago Revel - When starting the engine, the Carefree awning automatically deployed and the awning motor never turned off, violently extending awning arms. I had to turn the engine off to disengage the awning motor from trying to extend. I was able to manually reel in the awning and zip tie it together. After being instructed to do this by a carefree awning customer service representative, I was able to do so, and make an appointment to my local Winnebago dealer for repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11492194, filed 2022-11Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2021 Winnebago Revel built on a 2020 Mercedes- Benz Sprinter Chassis. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, a load noise was heard coming from the vehicle and suddenly the passenger’s side awning inadvertently deployed and extended out from the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 24,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11487708, filed 2022-10, 24,000 milesEngine: “My engine’s cooling fan blade and clutch assembly became unscrewed from its belt-driven shaft. Once unscrewed, the assembly was suspended at its hub by 2 cables to the engine, one mechanical and one electrical. The suspended and swinging assembly then damaged the fan’s threaded shaft mount and the vehicle’s radiator. In other reported cases*, damage has also occurred to the radiator shroud, drive belts or other critical engine parts. Thankfully, in my case the failure occurred near my home on a quiet neighborhood street at low speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11532882, filed 2023-07Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 24,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 24V318000May 7, 2024Air bagsCovers: Winnebago Revel 2017–2025, View 2020–2025, Navion 2020–2025 +2 more
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…
- 23V663000Sep 29, 2023Electrical systemCovers: Winnebago Revel 2020–2024
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Revel motorhomes. The cables near the lithium batteries may contact the battery hold-down brackets, which can damage the cables and cause a short circuit.
- 22V863000Nov 21, 2022Structure › BodyCovers: Winnebago Revel 2021–2023
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Revel motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
- 20V703000Nov 13, 2020EquipmentCovers: Winnebago Revel 2021, Adventurer 2021, Vista 2021 +1 more
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021 Revel, Vista, Sunstar, and Adventurer Motorhomes. The power bed motor may experience an internal gear failure, causing the bed to extend prior to the safety strap engaging.
- 20V474000Aug 12, 2020Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulatorCovers: Winnebago Revel 2021
Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021 Revel motorhomes. These motorhomes have an auxiliary alternator belt that may wear and detach.
Recall details for the 2021 Winnebago Revel → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 12 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11029218Feb 25, 2026Engine. This Technical Service Bulletin provides guidance for replacing or retrofitting the alternator on certain Winnebago Revel and Ekko motorhomes equipped with Balmar alternators.
- 10252834Apr 5, 2024Other or unknown. Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
- 10251128Feb 23, 2024Other or unknown. Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.
- 10227506Dec 8, 2022Brakes. Notification sent to all Winnebago Era, View, Navion & Revel Dealers advising of interest reimbursement on all units affected by the stop sell recall issued by Mercedes Benz.
- 10227476Nov 18, 2022Brakes. Letter to all Winnebago dealers notifying them of the Mercedes Benz recall affecting Winnebago and dealer inventory and that effective immediately Winnebago and dealers are unable to ship, sell or…
- 10227472Nov 3, 2022Brakes. Notification to all dealers advising them of a Mercedes-Benz recall regarding the park lock function.
- 10226724Sep 19, 2022Body and structure. Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.
- 10213593May 31, 2022Equipment. 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.
- 10206828Jan 27, 2022Equipment. Service bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides information on the new warranty mileage limit for Class B units.
- 10199382Jul 14, 2021Equipment. 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.
Other model years of the Winnebago Revel
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 3,000 | 4 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2021 | 8 | 14,500 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Winnebago Revel model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Winnebago Revel have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2021 Winnebago Revel as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2021 Winnebago Revel is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by equipment with 3.
Has the 2021 Winnebago Revel been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Winnebago Revel reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,500 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 24,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.