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Kenworth Recalls, Complaints & Safety Data

NHTSA safety recalls, owner-reported complaints and investigations, by model and model year · 1969–2027

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received. This total counts a complaint once for each Kenworth model year it names.
286
Safety recallsDistinct NHTSA recall campaigns covering at least one Kenworth model year. One campaign can cover several models and many model years; it is counted once here.
325
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
12
Models coveredModels with at least one model year that has enough NHTSA data to publish.
49
54 model years

Overview

Our database holds 286 NHTSA owner-reported complaints filed against Kenworth vehicles. Our database also holds 325 safety recall campaigns and 12 NHTSA investigations covering at least one Kenworth model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Kenworth models

Ordered by total owner-reported complaint volume, which is not a ranking of quality

Kenworth models with published safety data
ModelModel yearsComplaintsRecalls
T6802011–20277760
T20001995–20123846
T8001987–202533134
W9001975–202532110
Kenworth1969–20032335
T6001990–20191654
Conventional1993–2003102
T8802011–20271055
T3001996–2010730
T6602004–2020756
C5001994–2025549
W900L1990–199953
Conventional Series200031
T3702007–2023334
T7002007–2014311
T2702007–2023228
T3802021–2027219
T800B1996–202529
W900B1982–2025210
Aerocab1994–200811
K1001996–2004112
T1702008–202319
T2802021–2027120
T4402010–2023128
T600A198918
953200801
9632011–201601
C500B2024–202501
C5402011–201601
C5502011–201602
Chassis1983–198401
K100E2002–200303
K170201601
K2702010–2026010
K3002012–201603
K3702010–2026011
K370 Dual-Steer201701
K500200801
L7702024–202604
T1802021–202507
T4001995–201508
T4702011–2023019
T4802020–2027021
T600B1994–199501
T900200201
Vit1980–198201
W900A1975–198101
W900S201001
W9902018–2027022

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Complaint totals count a report once for each model year it names; recall totals count a campaign once per model.

Recently issued recalls

The 8 newest campaigns covering a Kenworth vehicle in our database

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
26V5440003 Kenworth models

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLERPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589 and 2027 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The seat ventilation harness may be missing heat-shrink, resulting in a short circuit.

26V4850006 Kenworth models

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDMPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The power distribution center (PDC) box may be contaminated with oil, which could result in a loss of drive power, Antilock Brake System (ABS) functionality, exterior lighting, windshield wipers, or the defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems," 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems," and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

26V442000T680

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVEPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Peterbilt 579 and 2027 Kenworth T680 tractors. The trailer air connection quick release (QR) valve in the air brake system may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause the trailer to become unstable after the driver applies the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

26V022000L770

STEERINGPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The right-hand stand-up (RHSU) configuration on the steering cross-shaft may become stressed and fail.

25V5690003 Kenworth models

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 trucks. The 15-inch digital display may fail to display warning lights or vehicle speed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 121, "Air Brake Systems."

25V4360008 Kenworth models

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

25V182000K270, K370

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEMPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Peterbilt 220, 2022-2026 Kenworth K370, and 2020-2026 K270 Medium-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles. The cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power.

25V181000T680

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEMPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks. The high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power.

Go straight to a Kenworth model year

One published model year for each of 48 Kenworth models, ordered by owner-reported complaint volume

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Each page links the years either side of it, so every model year we publish for a model is reachable from its entry here.

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Every year with at least one publishable Kenworth model year

Data sources

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