2025 Winnebago Minnie Winnie recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
3 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2025 Minnie Winnie and Spirit motorhomes. The spare tire carrier mounting bolts may loosen, allowing the carrier to detach.
What could happen: A detached spare tire carrier can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect, replace, and correctly torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 194.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2025 MINNIE WINNIE.
- Book a repair at any authorized Winnebago dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 25V007000 (manufacturer code 194).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-537-1885.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SPARE TIRE MOUNT/RACK
Summary: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2025 Minnie Winnie and Spirit motorhomes. The spare tire carrier mounting bolts may loosen, allowing the carrier to detach.
Consequence: A detached spare tire carrier can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, replace, and correctly torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 194.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
2. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. The LP tank mounting bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, causing the tank to detach.
What could happen: A detached tank can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and correctly tighten the LP tank mounting assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2025. Owners may call Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 195.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2025 MINNIE WINNIE.
- Book a repair at any authorized Winnebago dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 25V075000 (manufacturer code 195).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-537-1885.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2025 Minnie Winnie, Navion, Porto, Spirit, View, and Vita recreational vehicles. The LP tank mounting bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, causing the tank to detach.
Consequence: A detached tank can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and correctly tighten the LP tank mounting assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2025. Owners may call Winnebago customer service at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 195.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
3. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Spirit, Minnie Winnie, Travato, View, Navion, and 2026-2027 Sunflyer, 2021-2026 Commercial vehicle, and 2023-2026 425 Commercial shell motorhomes equipped with a ThermaHeat Tank Pad. The water tank heating pad may experience high resistance and fail.
What could happen: A heating pad failure can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will install a new water tank heating pad, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 201.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2025 MINNIE WINNIE.
- Book a repair at any authorized Winnebago dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V016000 (manufacturer code 201).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-641-585-6939.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:FREEZE PREVENTION HEATER
Summary: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Spirit, Minnie Winnie, Travato, View, Navion, and 2026-2027 Sunflyer, 2021-2026 Commercial vehicle, and 2023-2026 425 Commercial shell motorhomes equipped with a ThermaHeat Tank Pad. The water tank heating pad may experience high resistance and fail.
Consequence: A heating pad failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new water tank heating pad, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 201.
Notes:
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- Digital tire pressure gauge
- 2025 Winnebago Minnie Winnie owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Equipment (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
10/08/2025 · Equipment
See attached document for complaint.