Keystone Carbon Problems by Year
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Keystone Carbon, across 12 model years (2014–2026). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Keystone Carbon years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Carbon model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 Carbon: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2021 Carbon: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2020 Carbon: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Keystone Carbon problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Keystone Carbon model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Carbon | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2025 Carbon | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 Carbon | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 Carbon | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2021 Carbon | 1 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2020 Carbon | 1 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2019 Carbon | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 Carbon | 1 | 3 | — | Tires | |
| 2017 Carbon | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2016 Carbon | 5 | 2 | — | Structure | |
| 2015 Carbon | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2014 Carbon | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Keystone Carbon years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (5), 2021 (1), 2020 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Keystone Carbon?
Structure, with 4 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Keystone Carbon have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.