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2022 Keystone Cougar Recalls & Complaints

The 2022 Keystone Cougar has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Keystone dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Keystone Cougar. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2022 Keystone Cougar owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Keystone Cougar, describing incidents dated July 3, 2022 to November 1, 2024.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11661037 · Filed May 14, 2025
There was a bulge showing near the front of the camper, dealer inspected and said there is frame flex, possibly broken welds on the frame, which is a common problem with the lippert manufactured frames. Model years directly before this year(2022) were recalled for the same problem. This seems to be…
ODI #11572192 · Filed February 15, 2024
Vehicle was taken to the RV dealer to have annual maintenance done. During inspection it was discovered that 3 of 4 brakes were covered with grease from blown bearing seals. The vehicle has less than 3,000 miles and if not addressed could have resulted in an accident due to inability to stop the…
ODI #11472233 · Filed July 3, 2022
Vehicle is a 2022 Keystone Cougar 29RLI recreational vehicle. Safety issue is with the Solara awnings manufactured by Lippert. Awning fabric appeared to only be glued to the poly cord that secures it to the trailer. While we were setup, the awning roller fell away from the trailer. If we had been in…

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Emergency Exit Window Not Installed

NHTSA #23V169000 · Structure — Emergency — Escape/Egress/Exit · NHTSA notice

Reported March 16, 2023 · Keystone RV Company

Potentially affected: 276 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.16% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Keystone campaign 23-440 · Owners notified March 29, 2023

Defect description

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Cougar travel trailers. These vehicles may have been manufactured without an emergency exit window.

Safety consequence

Without an emergency exit window, there would not be a second way for occupants to exit the vehicle during an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect, and replace the window if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 23-440.

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 www.nhtsa.gov.

Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop

NHTSA #22V604000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported August 9, 2022 · Keystone RV Company

Potentially affected: 20,610 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.89% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Keystone campaign 22-434 · Owners notified September 16, 2022

Defect description

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Dutchmen Aspen Trail, Coleman, Colorado, Voltage, Yukon, Keystone Carbon, Cougar, Hideout, Montana, Outback, Passport, Raptor, Retreat, Springdale, Sprinter and 2022-2023 Keystone Bullet travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Safety consequence

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will repair or replace the awning fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-434.

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 www.nhtsa.gov.

Swing Up Table Could Drop Unexpectedly

NHTSA #22V383000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported May 27, 2022 · Keystone RV Company

Potentially affected: 764 vehicles

Repair completion: 89.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Keystone campaign 22-433 · Owners notified June 24, 2022

Defect description

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Keystone Cougar travel trailers, equipped with a swing up table/bed base. The base may have incomplete welds that are unable to hold the intended weight, causing the table/bed base to drop unexpectedly.

Safety consequence

A table or bed that drops unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the table/bed base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-433.

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 www.nhtsa.gov.

Tire May Contact the Outrigger Causing Tire Damage

NHTSA #22V209000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice

Reported March 31, 2022 · Keystone RV Company

Potentially affected: 513 vehicles

Repair completion: 62.92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Keystone campaign 22-430 · Owners notified May 12, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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 www.nhtsa.gov.

Solar Controller Wired Incorrectly

NHTSA #22V144000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported March 11, 2022 · Keystone RV Company

Potentially affected: 39,240 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Keystone campaign 22-423 · Owners notified May 2, 2022

Defect description

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Keystone Arcadia, Carbon, Alpine, Avalanche, Cougar, Fuzion, High Country Montana, Hideout, Impact, Montana, Outback, Passport, Raptor, Springdale, and 2021-2022 Sprinter and Bullet fifth wheel and travel trailers. The solar controller may be incorrectly wired, causing certain components and safety alarms, such as carbon monoxide and propane gas detectors, to become inoperable.

Safety consequence

Inoperable safety alarms increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect voltage readings and correct the wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-423.

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 www.nhtsa.gov.

Incorrect Tires Installed

NHTSA #22V105000 · Tires · NHTSA notice

Reported February 23, 2022 · Keystone RV Company

Potentially affected: 118 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Keystone campaign 22-421 · Owners notified March 16, 2022

Defect description

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Cougar fifth wheel travel trailers. These vehicles were manufactured with Load Range "D" (2540 lbs) tires, when they should have been equipped with Load Range "E" (2860 lbs) tires.

Safety consequence

Incorrect load range tires can allow the vehicle to become overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 16, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-421.

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 www.nhtsa.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2022 Keystone Cougar. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Keystone Cougar.

Structure

ODI #11661037

Incident: November 1, 2024 · Filed: May 14, 2025

There was a bulge showing near the front of the camper, dealer inspected and said there is frame flex, possibly broken welds on the frame, which is a common problem with the lippert manufactured frames. Model years directly before this year(2022) were recalled for the same problem. This seems to be a common issue for 2022 models as well but there still is no safety recall despite the inherent risk of them being on the road.

Service Brakes

ODI #11572192

Incident: February 9, 2024 · Filed: February 15, 2024

Vehicle was taken to the RV dealer to have annual maintenance done. During inspection it was discovered that 3 of 4 brakes were covered with grease from blown bearing seals. The vehicle has less than 3,000 miles and if not addressed could have resulted in an accident due to inability to stop the trailer using the designed braking systems. The supplier of the axles and brake systems was contacted and they informed us the seals are only warranted for 1 year. Seal failures are very common on RV's and need to be addressed to provide a design which will not fail prematurely (Less than 1 trip across the country). There are no warning indicators or messages indicating brake failure.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11472233

Incident: July 3, 2022 · Filed: July 3, 2022

Vehicle is a 2022 Keystone Cougar 29RLI recreational vehicle. Safety issue is with the Solara awnings manufactured by Lippert. Awning fabric appeared to only be glued to the poly cord that secures it to the trailer. While we were setup, the awning roller fell away from the trailer. If we had been in transit, it could have hit a car in an adjacent lane, causing an accident. The rear awning is also failing but is still mostly in tact.

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