2020 Keystone Cougar

○ Not enough data
2020 Keystone Cougar
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:46.262Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2020

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
—

Not enough data

Complaints per year

2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 6 complaints 2003: 6 complaints 2004: 26 complaints 2004 2005: 7 complaints 2006: 6 complaints 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 9 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2014: 4 complaints 2015: 5 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 3 complaints 2018: 4 complaints 2019: 9 complaints 2020: 3 complaints 2020 3 2021: 4 complaints 2022: 3 complaints 2023: 2 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2024 2025: 0 complaints 2026: 2 complaints
2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 6 complaints 2004: 26 complaints 2004 2005: 7 complaints 2006: 6 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 9 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2010: 10 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2014: 4 complaints 2014 2015: 5 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 3 complaints 2018: 4 complaints 2018 2019: 9 complaints 2020: 3 complaints 2020 3 2021: 4 complaints 2022: 3 complaints 2022 2023: 2 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2024 2025: 0 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026
2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 6 complaints 2004: 26 complaints 2004 2005: 7 complaints 2006: 6 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 9 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2010: 10 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2014: 4 complaints 2014 2015: 5 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 3 complaints 2018: 4 complaints 2018 2019: 9 complaints 2020: 3 complaints 2020 3 2021: 4 complaints 2022: 3 complaints 2022 2023: 2 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2024 2025: 0 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026

2020: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19990
20001
20013
20026
20036
200426
20057
20066
20079
20089
20094
201010
20119
20125
20136
20144
20155
20165
20173
20184
20199
20203
20214
20223
20232
20240
20250
20262

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

2 of 3 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing multiple axle.

Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2020 Keystone Cougar RV. The contact stated that the side panels of the camper were detaching at the corners.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-01

Also filed under Structure

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-04-03

Also filed under Wheels

Wheels

1 of 3 total reports mentions: wheels.

Structure

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.

Electrical system

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-08-26

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    2019-10-09Equipment, structure19V650000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. R
    2019-10-25Electrical system19V689000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

  3. R
    2020-07-17Equipment20V302000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

  4. R
    2020-08-27Equipment20V398000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

  5. R
    2020-11-18Equipment20V670000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

  6. R
    2021-07-15Structure, suspension21V380000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

  7. R
    2022-02-25Equipment21V708000 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...

    Remedy: 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.

  8. R
    2022-05-12Structure, tires22V209000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

Buy-smart checklist

2020 Keystone Cougar — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V650000 · Equipment, structure
  • Recall 19V689000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 20V302000 · Equipment
  • Recall 20V398000 · Equipment
  • Recall 20V670000 · Equipment
  • Recall 21V380000 · Structure, suspension
  • Recall 21V708000 · Equipment
  • Recall 22V209000 · Structure, tires

FAQ

Is the 2020 Keystone Cougar reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Keystone Cougar?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Keystone Cougar have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.