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Kenworth

19 models on record from 1981 to 2027. Owners filed the most complaints about 2007 models (20).

19models
285owner complaints
287US recall campaigns
5,981service bulletins (model-years)

Models

Every Kenworth model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsBulletins
T6802011–202777148581
T20001995–201238106161
T8001986–202533317608
W9001982–202732253598
T6001990–202016113186
Conventional1993–200310117
T8802011–202710142504
T3001995–2011754183
T6602002–20207137411
C5001981–20255120266
T7002007–2014320203
T3802018–202724667
T1702007–2023123159
T2802021–202714444
T4402010–2023173177
T4 Series2010–2012030
T4001988–201501567
T4802020–202704845
W9902018–2027044153

Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: Kenworth · W900L · Conventional Series · T370 · T270 · T800B · W900B · Aerocab · K100 · T600A · 136C · 54 · 953 · 963 · C500B · c510 · C540 · c548ch · C550 · Chassis · K100E · K170 · K270 · K300 · K370 · K370 Dual-Steer · K500 · L700 · L770 · LCF · mb-55 · MID Ranger · T180 · T271 · t410 · T450 · T470 · T600B · t880b · T900 · VIT · W9 Series · W900A · W900S.

NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Complaints by model year

All Kenworth models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.

’95’99’03’07’11’15’19’2320’95’98’01’04’07’10’13’16’19’22’2520

NHTSA ODI complaints

What owners report

  • Tires34
  • Power train32
  • Service brakes31
  • Service brakes, air30
  • Electrical system29
  • Unknown or other25
  • Engine and engine cooling23
  • Structure22

NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint

Latest recalls

26V674000 · Seat belts14 Oct 2026

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589, Kenworth T680, T880, W900, and W990 vehicles. The belt restraint webbing for the sleeper bunk was not secured properly during manufacturing.

26V544000 · Seats21 Aug 2026

PACCAR 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.

26V485000 · Electrical system27 Jul 2026

PACCAR 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."

26V442000 · Service brakes, air8 Jul 2026

PACCAR 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."

26V022000 · Steering19 Jan 2026

PACCAR 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.

25V569000 · Electrical system2 Sept 2025

PACCAR 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."

25V436000 · Exterior lighting26 Jun 2025

PACCAR 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."

25V181000 · Electrical system24 Mar 2025

PACCAR 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.

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words