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2026 Keystone Carbon problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2026 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 2026 compare to other Carbon years?

Carbon NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 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, 2026 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2026 Keystone Carbon have recalls?

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

25V844000Body & StructureDecember 9, 2025 · 203 units

Defect

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2026 Impact and Carbon recreational trailers equipped with 3000 series patio rail kits. The kits may be missing the angle brackets and the footman loops, preventing the gap panels from being properly attached.

Consequence

Improperly secured panels can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install the missing components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2025. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone's number for this recall is 25-477. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.

2026 Keystone Carbon — common questions

Is the 2026 Keystone Carbon reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2026 Keystone Carbon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2026 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.