2022 Keystone CougarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2022 Keystone Cougar, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-209 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 14, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Keystone Cougar has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2022 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.

63%repaired · 2024 Q4

Emergency: escape/egress/exit

Recall 23V-169 · Mar 16, 2023 · 276 vehicles · 173 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

61%repaired · 2024 Q2

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 22V-604 · Aug 9, 2022 · 20,610 vehicles · 12,673 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2024 Q1

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 22V-383 · May 27, 2022 · 764 vehicles · 586 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2024 Q1

Structure: frame and members

Recall 22V-209 · Mar 31, 2022 · 513 vehicles · 258 repaired

Risk. Damaged tires can fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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85%repaired · 2023 Q4

Tires

Recall 22V-105 · Feb 23, 2022 · 118 vehicles · 100 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2022 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

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In owners' words

What Cougar owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11572192 · Feb 15, 2024

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