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Winnebago Access — MPG, VIN Decoder, Recalls, Reliability & Specs

Everything on the Winnebago Access — 9 recalls, common problems, the best & worst years, full specs, MPG and NHTSA safety, by model year.

Data · NHTSA & EPA · 2024–2026 · 3 model years · Updated Jul 18, 2026 · 4.0 ★★★★★★★★★★ ForCar Score
Quick answer

The Winnebago Access spans 2024–2026 with 9 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. It delivers competitive fuel economy and NHTSA-rated safety.

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2024–2026
Years
9
Recalls
Top MPG
—★
NHTSA
0
Complaints
FIG.01
4.0/5
★★★★★★★★★★
ForCar Reliability Score
Our editorial rating · 3 model years
Winnebago Access
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record4.0
Complaint severity5.0

How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.

Overview

The Winnebago Access is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2024 to 2026 across multiple generations.

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How to read a Winnebago Access VIN — every digit explained

Every Winnebago Access carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.

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1–3 · WMI1WT
4–8 · VDSCM826
9 · Check5
10 · YearR
11 · PlantA
12–17 · Serial004352
  • WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Winnebago and the country it was built in (real Winnebago codes below).
  • VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
  • Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
  • Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
  • Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Access.
  • Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
Real Winnebago WMIs — the first 3 VIN digits by build country
  • USA1WT · 1WV · 1WW
17 CHARS·SOURCE SAE / ISO 3779 · NHTSA vPIC

Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Access, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.

How many recalls does the Winnebago Access have?

The Winnebago Access has 9 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2024–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.

2026 Winnebago Access recalls 1

Equipment:other:labels26V052000

What's wrong. Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2026 Access travel trailers. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) may not be listed on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk. Missing weight information may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers or owners will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 Ext. 5220. Winnebago's number for this recall is 44448204.

2025 Winnebago Access recalls 4

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer25V673000

What's wrong. Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2025 Access recreational trailers. The shelf above the bed may have been installed incorrectly, which can allow the shelf to detach.

Risk. A shelf that detaches can hit an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Fix. Dealers will install additional cleat to both sides of the shelf and secure new and existing cleats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 Ext. 5220. Winnebago's number for this recall is CAM0000044.

Equipment:other:labels25V180000

What's wrong. Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2025 Access and Voyage travel trailers. The tire inflation information listed on the federal placard is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk. Incorrect tire inflation information can result in improperly inflated tires and cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Winnebago will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 Ext. 5220. Winnebago's number for this recall is CAM0000042.

Structure:body24V687000

What's wrong. Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Winnebago Access travel trailers. The metal siding may have been improperly attached and can come loose.

Risk. Loose siding can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the siding as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5250. Winnebago's number for this recall is CAM0000039.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:120/240 Vac Electrical System:gfci/afci24V618000

What's wrong. Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Minnie, 2024-2025 Access, and 2021-2025 Voyage travel trailers. The countertop may have an incorrect standard outlet installed when there should be a GFCI protected outlet.

Risk. A lack of proper circuit protection increases the risk of electric shock and injury.

Fix. Dealers will install a GFCI outlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5250. Winnebago's number for this recall is CAM0000038.

2024 Winnebago Access recalls 4

Structure:body24V687000

What's wrong. Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Winnebago Access travel trailers. The metal siding may have been improperly attached and can come loose.

Risk. Loose siding can detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the siding as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5250. Winnebago's number for this recall is CAM0000039.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:120/240 Vac Electrical System:gfci/afci24V618000

What's wrong. Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Minnie, 2024-2025 Access, and 2021-2025 Voyage travel trailers. The countertop may have an incorrect standard outlet installed when there should be a GFCI protected outlet.

Risk. A lack of proper circuit protection increases the risk of electric shock and injury.

Fix. Dealers will install a GFCI outlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5250. Winnebago's number for this recall is CAM0000038.

Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:120/240 Vac Electrical System:gfci/afci24V247000

What's wrong. Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024 Access travel trailers. The electrical circuits for the GFCI outlets may have been wired incorrectly, which can cause the outlets to not be protected.

Risk. An unprotected GFCI outlet increases the risk of electrical shock or injury.

Fix. Dealers will rewire the GFCI circuitry by adding a GFCI outlet upstream of the outlets that need protection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220. Winnebago's number for this recall is CAM0000036.

Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control24V046000

What's wrong. Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2024 Access travel trailers. The breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when needed due to an incorrectly wired breakaway switch.

Risk. Incorrect wiring may prevent the emergency trailer brake from engaging when the trailer becomes detached, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Winnebago will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 8, 2024. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-574-825-5280 ext. 5220. Winnebago's number for this recall is CAM0000034.

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Best and worst years for the Winnebago Access

We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Winnebago Access — best- and worst-year trends will appear here once that data is in.

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What are the most common Winnebago Access problems?

We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint data for the Winnebago Access — the most-reported problems will appear here once that data is in.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.

Winnebago Access specifications & dimensions

The 2026 Winnebago Access. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Winnebago Access window sticker.

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Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.

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Winnebago Access cargo space, seating & interior room

How much the Access holds — passengers and cargo. Seating, cargo and interior dimensions vary by trim and seat configuration — decode your VIN for the exact build.

Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.

Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

Winnebago Access tire size, oil type & owner specs

The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.

Wheels & tires
Wheel sizeby VIN
Tire sizeby VIN
Bolt patternby trim
Tire pressure32–36 PSI
Engine oil
Oil typeFull synthetic
Gradeon oil cap
Capacityby engine
Battery
Main battery12V · group by trim
Key-fob cellCR2032
Wiper blades
Front bladesby generation
Rear bladeif equipped
Fuses
Fuse boxeshood + dash
Diagramon box lid
Light bulbs
Headlightby trim
Tail / brakeby trim
Fogif equipped

Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.

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What MPG does the Winnebago Access get?

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What engines does the Winnebago Access have? Power & range

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How much does a Winnebago Access cost to own?

A Winnebago Access depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Check what a used Access is worth today or browse current used-market prices before you buy or sell. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.

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Value @ 1 yr
61%
Value @ 3 yrs
46%
Value @ 5 yrs
Est. 5-yr fuel
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AgeValue retainedEst. resale valueLost to depreciation
Year 180%$24,000−$6,000
Year 270%$21,000−$9,000
Year 361%$18,300−$11,700
Year 453%$15,900−$14,100
Year 546%$13,800−$16,200
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar estimate

What goes into the five-year cost to own:

  • Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Access loses about 54% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
  • Fuel — based on EPA economy at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
  • Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Access ages.
  • Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.

Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.

Is the Winnebago Access safe?

NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the Access yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.

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How many miles does a Winnebago Access last?

A well-maintained Winnebago Access typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.

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Check your Winnebago Access’s VIN — history, recalls & specs

Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.

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All Winnebago Access model years

A year-by-year snapshot of the Winnebago Access — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.

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YearRecallsBest MPGSafety
2026 Access1 recall
2025 Access4 recalls
2024 Access4 recalls
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA + EPA

Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).

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Frequently asked questions

What are the worst years for the Access?

We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the Winnebago Access.

How many recalls does the Access have?

9 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2024–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.

How many miles does a Access last?

A well-maintained Access typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.

Is the Access reliable?

Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Access is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.

What's the Winnebago Access warranty?

New Winnebago models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Winnebago dealer.

Where is the Winnebago Access made?

The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Access's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Winnebago may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.

How much ground clearance does the Access have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.

Data sourced from NHTSA (recalls, complaints, safety ratings) and EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG). Best/worst-year analysis is ForCar's own aggregation of complaint volume. Last updated Jul 2026. — ForCar Editorial Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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