2021 Keystone Cougar problems, complaints & recalls

2021 Keystone Cougar recalls (7)

• Recall 22V209000Mar 31, 2022513 vehicles
  STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · TIRES

  Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Cougar 29FKD travel trailers. Improper clearance may allow the tires to contact the outrigger, causing damage to the tires.

  Risk: Damaged tires can fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will notch the existing outrigger and install an additional outrigger between the two tires to provide proper clearance, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-430.

• Recall 21V708000Sep 13, 202195,885 vehicles
  EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

  Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Dutchmen Aspen Trail, Coleman, Keystone Cougar, Bullet, Passport, Hideout, Springdale, Sprinter, 2019 Keystone Impact, Fuzion, Residence, Retreat, Summerland, and Dutchmen Kodiak recreational vehicles, equipped with Winntec model 6020 two-stage propane regulators. The regulator may fail, causing an increase in propane pressure.

  Risk: Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the regulator and test the propane system for leaks, free of charge. Owner notification letters mailed February 25, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-414.

• Recall 21V380000May 24, 20211,990 vehicles
  STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET

  Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Keystone Cougar 368MBI trailers. The frame rails do not have enough cross support, which could cause them to buckle under certain side-load stress conditions.

  Risk: A buckled frame rail can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will add cross braces between each spring hanger and an outrigger between the tires on the off-door side of the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-411.

• Recall 21V178000Mar 16, 202131 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021 Cougar 29MBS, 30RLS, 315RLS, 316RLS, 32BHS, 353SRX, 364BHL, and 368MBI trailers equipped with the Off the Grid (OTG) Solar package. The inverter may have been incorrectly wired, causing power to energize the shore power connection, when in use.

  Risk: An energized shore power connection can cause an electrical shock, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will test the inverter function, and rewire it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-403.

• Recall 20V801000Dec 18, 2020347 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

  Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021 Cougar 22MLS, 22RBS, 25RDS, 26RBS, 26RKS, 27RES, 29BHS, 30RKD, 31MBS, 32RLI and 34TSB recreational trailers equipped with a Solar Prep or an off-the-grid "OTG" Solar Camping Package. The Solar Prep wiring to the 12VDC breakers located by the battery may not be connected to the protected side of the breaker.

  Risk: Since it is not connected properly to the breaker, if the Solar Prep wiring experiences an electrical short, it will increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the installation of the Solar Prep wiring at the circuit breaker mounted close to the battery and remount the wiring if needed, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 21-392.

• Recall 20V670000Oct 30, 20201,278 vehicles
  EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INVERTER

  Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cougar trailers equipped with the Off the Grid (OTG) Solar package. The inverter may have been incorrectly wired, causing power to energize the shore power connection, when in use.

  Risk: If the inverter is turned on, and energizes the shore power connection, it can increase the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will test the function of the inverter and rewire it as needed, free of charge. The recall began November, 18, 2020. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 20-389.

• Recall 20V302000May 26, 2020192 vehicles
  EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

  Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cougar travel trailers, model 24RDS, equipped with a Furrion range cook top. The interior range cooktop is installed in a cabinet that may not be entirely sealed from the furnace cavity. As a result, during furnace operation, the interior range cooktop burner flame may invert.

  Risk: If the cooktop burner flames invert, there is an increased risk of a fire and injury.

  Remedy: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the interior range cooktop with the furnace running, installing a plywood panel to seal it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 20-377.

Recent 2021 Keystone Cougar complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Aug 5, 2026FLBody & Structure

   On XXX between 11 am to 2pm, I was driving [XXX] to [XXX], via [XXX], and at rest area [XXX], I stopped for fueling truck and getting something to eat with family. After stopping at the parking site for trailer, I noticed that the RV box on the front above the gooseneck, was touching the top of my truck trunk. I use a fifth wheel gooseneck and tow from the center of my truck/trunk bed, and we usually have about 2 inch gap between rv and truck, but at this time there was no…

   NHTSA complaint #11755033 · source
2. Filed May 29, 2022ORWheels & Tires

   New Trailer King RST ST 225/75R15 hanging on the spare tire rack on the back of my 2021 Cougar 22 MLSWE travel trailer that was never useD stored covered at my home BLEW UP. HEARD LOAD EXPLOSION AND TIRE DESTROYED AS WELL AS SPARE TIRE COVER

   NHTSA complaint #11466606 · source
3. Filed Apr 3, 2022TXOther / Unknown

   Spontaneous increase in propane supply levels causing heating equipment to overheat. No inspection has taken place because manufacturer cites lack of replacement parts for warranty replacement.

   NHTSA complaint #11459460 · source
4. Filed Jan 5, 2021400 miTXWheels & Tires

   I bought this keystone trailer new in august of 2020. The tires only had 400 miles of use before this trip. I equipped my trailer with tire minder system to monitor tire pressure and temperature. There was no warning of tire failure. The tire just exploded and came apart. Damaging my trailer.

   NHTSA complaint #11386578 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology