2022 Keystone Cougar Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 14, 2025 · 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 2022 Keystone Cougar. That ranks 19th out of 28 Cougar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 33%). There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2022 Keystone Cougar problems

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

Service Brakes1
Structure1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes133%———
Structure133%———
Unknown or Other133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2022, with 1 complaints
2022: 1202212024: 1202412025: 120251

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Keystone Cougar recalls (6)

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

Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exitMar 16, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V169000 · 276 vehicles

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

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerAug 9, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V604000 · 20,610 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerMay 27, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V383000 · 764 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

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:120/240 vac electrical system:wiringMar 11, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V144000 · 39,240 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Inoperable safety alarms increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

TiresFeb 23, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V105000 · 118 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

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.

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…

Structure · received May 14, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11661037

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…

Service Brakes · received Feb 15, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11572192

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…

Unknown or Other · received Jul 3, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11472233

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Keystone Cougar?

Owners most often report service brakes, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Keystone Cougar?

Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 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 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.