repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. The loose or missing propane gas port screw can allow propane gas to leak when the refrigerator is used in 'gas' mode, increasing the risk of a fire.
2018 Keystone HideoutProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2018 Keystone Hideout, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-755 the manufacturer reports only 2% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 20, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Keystone Hideout has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Equipment
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2018 Keystone Hideout 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 · 2019 Q1
Other: labels
Risk. The incorrect label information may cause the operator to underinflate the tires, possibly resulting in their failure and an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of 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
2018 vs. every other Hideout 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 Hideout median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Hideout owners report
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The propane gas auto change over valve on my Keystone Hideout camper is not working properly. Keystone says that my camper is not covered under recall 21V427. The date code on the gas valve is N 17 49. There is a Jayco recall for the same thing, recall 21V425. The 425 recall says that the N 17 XX…
Own a 2018 Hideout?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.