2020 Keystone Cougar Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 1, 2023 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Cougar years
Not enough data 19th of 28 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Keystone Cougar. That ranks 19th out of 28 Cougar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 6,000 miles. There are 8 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2020 Keystone Cougar problems

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

Suspension2 · ~6,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~100 mi
Structure1 · ~6,000 mi
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension267%6,000——
Electrical System133%100——
Structure133%6,000——
Wheels133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 1 complaints
2021: 1202112022: 1202212023: 120231

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Keystone Cougar recalls (8)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Tires; structure:frame and membersMar 31, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V209000 · 513 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systemsSep 13, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V708000 · 95,885 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Structure:frame and members; suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger,bracketMay 24, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V380000 · 1,990 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:120/240 vac electrical system:inverterOct 30, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V670000 · 1,278 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Equipment:electricalJul 7, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V398000 · 8,313 vehicles

Problem: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Keystone Carbon, Cougar, Fuzion, Impact and Raptor fifth-wheel trailers equipped with a Furrion over the air (OTA) wing-style television antenna. The antenna may separate from the mounting base during transit, becoming a road hazard.

Risk: If the antenna detaches from the trailer while moving it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Furrion wing-style antenna with a Winegard dome-style antenna, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2020. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 20-381.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerMay 26, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V302000 · 192 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Electrical system:wiringSep 30, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V689000 · 379 vehicles

Problem: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2020 Cougar fifth wheels and travel trailers, models 22RBS, 23MLS, 25RES, 26RBS, 26RKS, 27RES, 27SAB, 27SGS, 29BHS, 29FKD, 29RLD, 30RKD, 31MBS, 32RDB, 32RLI and 34TSB. The wiring for the solar preparation kit may have been incorrectly wired to the wrong side of the 12V breaker, potentially allowing an electrical short circuit in the event of damage to the wiring.

Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the installation of the solar preparation wiring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 25, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 19-361.

Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit; equipment:other:labelsSep 11, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V650000 · 18 vehicles

Problem: Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2020 Cougar 30RKD trailers. The 60"x29" emergency exit windows over the dinette table in the cabin are missing a red handle and "EXIT" label.

Risk: If an emergency event occurs, trailer occupants may not be aware of the emergency exit function of the window, increasing the risk of an injury.

Fix: Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing black exit handles with red handles and add an "EXIT" label, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 19-360.

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.

The contact owns a 2020 Keystone Cougar RV. The contact stated that the side panels of the camper were detaching at the corners. The contact stated that her husband inspected the chassis of the camper and noticed that the chassis was severely corroded and fractured. The dealer was notified of the…

Structure · received Nov 1, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11553087

Driving my 2020 Keystone 1/2 Cougar to Camping World in NC when a noise made from camper, parts came from tire, and white smoke from camper to find driver side front axle tire had blown apart. Bought replacement tire while initial repairs completed. On return home, felt another jerk from camper…

Wheels · received Apr 3, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11459442

The contact owns a 2020 Keystone Cougar. The contact stated while the RV was stationary, the rear motor turned on independently and fractured the gears. The contact took the RV to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the gearbox to be replaced. The RV was not repaired but…

Electrical System · received Aug 26, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11430579

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Keystone Cougar?

Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Keystone Cougar?

Yes, 8 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2020 Keystone Cougar a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cougar model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.