2021 Keystone Alpine Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 9, 2025 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Alpine years
Not enough data 3rd of 17 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Keystone Alpine. That ranks 3rd out of 17 Alpine model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (4 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2021 Keystone Alpine problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure4
Unknown or Other2
Equipment1
Service Brakes1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure467%———
Unknown or Other233%———
Equipment117%———
Service Brakes117%———
Tires117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 2 complaints
2022: 1202212023: 2202322024: 2202422025: 120251

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2021 Keystone Alpine recalls (1)

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Equipment:mechanical:integrated jack/leveler/stabilizerSep 29, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V726000 · 9,678 vehicles

Problem: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Alpine, Avalanche, 2020-2023 Fuzion and Impact travel trailers. The hydraulic leveling leg foot pads may become loose and separate from the vehicle.

Risk: A foot pad that separates during transit can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the mounting bolt and reinstall with thread locking adhesive, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2022. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 22-437.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Bent/broken frame. We are stranded in Northern CA. The unit is available for inspection. This RV is not safe to be on the road. The insurance company told is that it is non-drivable. See our story below: We have a 3 year old Keystone Alpine 5th Wheel. The frame is bent and cross members are broken…

Structure · received Feb 9, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11641611

On or about August 2021, the front frame flexed, causing the body to crack from both front slides lower forward corners going forward. Camper was taken to RVOutlet in Longs SC (now Blue Compass RV)to be repaired in September of 2021. The front frame section was found to be cracked, and was repaired…

Structure · received Nov 16, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11625687

The pin box is moving separately from the framework. What this means is the structure the holds the pin box is starting to fail which could cause the camper to separate from the truck when being pulled down the highway which could cause injury or death to people on that highway. It's a known defect

Structure · received Jul 18, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11603209

The contact owns a 2021 Keystone Keystone RV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V726000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the…

Equipment · received Oct 3, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11548007

My husband and I purchased a 2021 alpine Keystone 3712 KB fifth wheel on June 2, 2021 around the end of Aug 2021. We left to Oregon for our vacation. Around the first part of September 2021 our trailer started showing signs of issues. We put it in the camper world in Eugene OR and found out that it…

Structure · received Sep 12, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11544186

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Keystone Alpine?

Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, equipment problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Keystone Alpine?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2021 Keystone Alpine a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Alpine model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.