Tl* the contact owns a 2020 winnebago vista. The contact stated that upon purchase of the vehicle, an abnormal spray paint odor emitted from the chaste of the rv. As the odor persisted, the contact took the vehicle to lazydays rv of tucson(3200 e irvington rd, tucson, az 85714) where he had several internal repairs performed on the rv; however, the dealer stated that they could not smell a spray painting odor. The contact then had an indoor air quality inspector provide an estimate for testing of the rv. The contact submitted the estimate for the air quality testing to the manufacturer and the manufacturer refused to pay for the testing. The contact then made an appointment with winnebago industries(1045 s 4th st, forest city, ia 50436) and drove the rv to the iowa location for the appointment. Before taking the vehicle to the appointment, the contact had his own air quality test performed on the rv and submitted the results to the factory service center. The results showed that an elevated level of formaldehyde and a severe high level of voc(volatile organic compound) were present in the rv. The contact stated that his wife, two children and himself have experienced severe health issues due to their exposure to these chemicals. The contact stated that one his sons had developed asthma due to the exposure and that his other son's autism had worsened due to the exposure. The contact also mentioned that he and his wife had experienced severe headaches, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, persistent cough, mode disturbances and even suicidal ideations due to the exposure. The contact stated that all of these symptoms occurred while inside of the rv. Medical attention was declined. The manufacturer have offered no assistance with his findings. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000. *dt the consumer stated the manufacturer would run a chemical safety test and then decided not to run the test. The consumer provided a chemical safety test he performed. *tr*dt
The worst 2020 Winnebago Vista problems
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Recalls 3
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A detached hood bracket may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 24V826000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- A small lens can make it difficult for other drivers to see the turn signal, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 24V733000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Itasca Vista, Sunstar, and Adventurer 35F motorhomes. An electrical connector was mounted directly on the floor instead of to a standoff backet as intended.
- Risk
- If the floor gets wet where the electrical connection is mounted, there is an increased risk of an electrical short and fire.
- Remedy
- Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will correctly mount the electrical connector onto a metal standoff bracket, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1‑641‑585‑6939 or 1‑800‑537‑1885. Winnebago's number for this recall is 160.
Recall number 19V811000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Winnebago Vista 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service Bulletin sent to dealers advising of the required legal verbiage each RO should document.
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers
- Service Bulletin sent to all dealers
- Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with...
- Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.
- General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.
What 2020 Winnebago Vista owners say
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Is the 2020 Winnebago Vista reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Winnebago Vista, fewer than a typical Vista model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Winnebago Vista?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2020 Winnebago Vista have?
3 recalls, covering structure, exterior lighting and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Winnebago Vista body?
Yes, 1 recall: 24V826000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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