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2021 Keystone Carbon problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2021 Keystone Carbon — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other Carbon years?

Carbon NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted5 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 5 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 1 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Carbon NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all Carbon years to avoid →

What are the most common 2021 Keystone Carbon problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension1100%

Does the 2021 Keystone Carbon have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V082000OtherFebruary 15, 2023 · 5,564 units

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Carbon, Fuzion, Impact, and Raptor travel trailers. The fuel station controller may fail.

Consequence

A failure of the fuel station controller increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the circuit protection and install a 15-amp fuse and a box to protect the fuel station controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 23-439.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“This involves our 2021 Keyston Carbon 403 RV (VIN: [XXX]. We purchased the vehicle in February 2021. Travelled about 1000 miles. Took it to Camping World in Wichita from our home for warranty work (not involving the problem) in October 2021; picked it up in March 2022 and drove home. Then on May…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · May 13, 2022

2021 Keystone Carbon — common questions

Is the 2021 Keystone Carbon reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Keystone Carbon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2021 Keystone Carbon. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.