repaired · 2024 Q1
Structure: frame and members
Risk. Damaged tires can fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Keystone CougarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2021 Keystone Cougar, most often about the tires. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-380 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Keystone Cougar has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Tires
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2021 Keystone Cougar recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems
Risk. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A buckled frame rail can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. An energized shore power connection can cause an electrical shock, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2022 Q4
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. Since it is not connected properly to the breaker, if the Solar Prep wiring experiences an electrical short, it will increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2022 Q3
120/240 vac electrical system: inverter
Risk. If the inverter is turned on, and energizes the shore power connection, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the cooktop burner flames invert, there is an increased risk of a fire and injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Keystone.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Cougar year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cougar median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Cougar owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
New Trailer King RST ST 225/75R15 hanging on the spare tire rack on the back of my 2021 Cougar 22 MLSWE travel trailer that was never useD stored covered at my home BLEW UP. HEARD LOAD EXPLOSION AND TIRE DESTROYED AS WELL AS SPARE TIRE COVER
I BOUGHT THIS KEYSTONE TRAILER NEW IN AUGUST OF 2020. THE TIRES ONLY HAD 400 MILES OF USE BEFORE THIS TRIP. I EQUIPPED MY TRAILER WITH TIRE MINDER SYSTEM TO MONITOR TIRE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF TIRE FAILURE. THE TIRE JUST EXPLODED AND CAME APART. DAMAGING MY TRAILER.
Own a 2021 Cougar?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.