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2019 Winnebago Forza

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
18
Latest Feb 12, 2021
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Nov 1, 2024
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 18 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Winnebago Forza, most frequently naming the body & structure, steering and exterior lighting categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 8 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure1257.1%
  • Steering314.3%
  • Exterior lighting29.5%
  • Other / unspecified29.5%
  • Interior & seats14.8%
  • Visibility14.8%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
24V826000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Nov 1, 2024
11,982 units potentially affected
The defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Sightseer, Itasca Sunova, 2016-2025 Forza, Vista, and Itasca/Winnebago Sunstar, 2015-2025 Adventurer, 2015-2024 Commercial Vehicle, 2015-2028 Itasca Suncruiser, and 2016-2017 Itasca Solei recreational vehicles. The hood bracket adhesive may have been incorrectly applied which can allow the bracket to detach.
The risk: A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters began being mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 192.
Winnebago Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number 192, 197, 198View on NHTSA.gov
24V733000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Oct 1, 2024
17,329 units potentially affected
The defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Tour, 2013-2018 Journey, 2014-2022 Forza, 2015-2016 Brave, 2015-2019 Grand Tour, 2015-2021 Vista, 2016-2018 Adventurer, Sightseer, 2016-2021 Commercial Vehicle, 2018-2021 Intent, Sunstar, 2018-2020 Horizon, Itasca 2013-2017 Ellipse, Meridian, 2014-2017 Solei, 2015-2016 Tribute, 2015-2018 Sunstar, 2016-2018 Suncruiser, and Sunova motorhomes. The turn signals may have a smaller than required luminous lens area. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk: A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago Customer Care at 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 189.
Winnebago Industries, Inc.Manufacturer number 189View on NHTSA.gov
19V512000

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Jul 3, 2019
766 units potentially affected
The defect: Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forza motorhomes. The exterior storage compartment door may unexpectedly open while the vehicle is in motion.
The risk: If the storage compartment door opens while the vehicle is in motion, other drivers may swerve to avoid hitting the compartment door, or objects falling from within, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Winnebago will notify owners and dealers will install a new latch and the catch will be inspected and properly aligned and readjusted if necessary. Winnebago issued owners an interim notification on August 14, 2019. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Winnebago Industries, IncManufacturer number 158View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Exterior lighting
Filed Feb 12, 2021

FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS WITH OPTIVIEW DASH LIGHTS. THE DASH LIGHTS WILL NOT DIM ENOUGH TO SAFELY DRIVE AT NIGHT. THE BRIGHTNESS REDUCES YOUR NIGHT VISION. HAVE A SAFETY RECALL BUT THEY DO NOT HAVE AN ACTIVE RECALL OR FIX. "CAMPAIGN FL859-A OPTIVIEW DASH CLUSTER BRIGHTNESS"

NHTSA ID
11395861
Incident
Feb 14, 2020
Mileage
2,080 mi
Body & structure
Filed Nov 9, 2020

1.SAFETY RECALL - 19V-512 - BASEMENT STORAGE COMPARTMENT DOORS

NHTSA ID
11373789
Incident
Oct 6, 2020
Body & structure
Filed Sep 26, 2020

CARGO DOORS FLY OPEN FOR NO APPARENT REASON

NHTSA ID
11361298
Incident
Sep 26, 2020
Mileage
11,575 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Sep 17, 2020

DIGITAL DASH BRIGHTNESS CAN NOT BE LOWERED FAR ENOUGH FOR NIGHTTIME DRIVING

NHTSA ID
11355689
Incident
Feb 15, 2019
Mileage
2,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Aug 26, 2020

COMPARTMENT STORAGE DOOR COME OPEN WHEN DRIVING.

NHTSA ID
11351319
Incident
Feb 3, 2020
Mileage
1,500 mi
Body & structure
Filed Aug 25, 2020

COMPARTMENT STORAGE DOORS CONTINUE TO COME OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION CAUSING OTHER VEHICLES TO SWERVE, AND LOSE CONTENTS IN TO TRAFFIC. DOOR MECHANISMS HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED BY THE DEALER AS WELL AS MYSELF, BUT THEY CONTINUE TO OPEN WITHOUT A BUNGEE CORD INSTALLED TO PREVENT FULL OPENING. NO RECALL SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED YET.

NHTSA ID
11351173
Incident
Apr 9, 2020
Mileage
8,034 mi
Body & structure
Filed Aug 24, 2020

STORAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR OPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, OTHER DRIVERS MAY SWERVE TO AVOID HITTING THE COMPARTMENT DOOR, OR OBJECTS FALLING FROM WITHIN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. RECALL NOTICE ISSUED OVER A YEAR AGO WITH NO FIX OFFERED BY COMPANY. RECALL NHTSA RECALL NOTICE # 19V-152

NHTSA ID
11351046
Incident
Aug 20, 2020
Mileage
12,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jun 27, 2020

NHTSA SAFETY RECALL COMPARTMENT LATCHES, NOT KEEPING DOORS CLOSED WHEN TRAVELING. FIX IS THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PLASTIC LATCHES WITH METAL LATCHES YET WINNEBAGO STATES THEY DON'T HAVE ANY MORE METAL LATCHES. WE ARE NOT USING THE 2019 FORZA RV AT ALL BECAUSE OF THE DANGER...THE COMPARTMENTS HAVE OPENED ON HWY 80 NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THERE ARE 766 FORZA MOTORHOMES WITH THIS CONDITION. YOUR NHTSA RECALL NOTICE IS: 19V 512. CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE DEALER, LA MESA RV AND WINNEBAGO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. YOUR ACTION WILL BE APPRECIATED. *TR

NHTSA ID
11331248
Incident
Dec 20, 2019
Mileage
1,850 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

7SB009-24-01A

Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.

7SB002-24-01A

Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.

7SB005-23-01A

STRUCTURE

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

EQUIPMENT

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

EQUIPMENT

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

EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Winnebago Forza by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025010—
2024010—
2023030—
2022330—
2021220—
2020220—
2019Viewing1840—
20181250—
2017140—
2016140—
2015120—
2014230—
2013010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.