PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T370, T270, 2022-2027 Kenworth T280, Peterbilt 548, 2023-2027 Kenworth T480, T380, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 2025 Peterbilt 567 vehicles. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the...
Manufacturer safety record
Kenworth Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 283 owner complaints and 294 recalls for Kenworth vehicles from 1967 to 2027. The most complained-about model is the T680 (75 complaints).
- Complaints
- 283
- Recalls
- 294
- Crashes
- 31
- Fires
- 36
- Injuries
- 14
- Deaths
- 2
Kenworth models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| T800 | 1987-2025 | 32 | 139 |
| W900 | 1982-2027 | 32 | 109 |
| T680 | 2011-2027 | 75 | 61 |
| T880 | 2011-2027 | 10 | 56 |
| T660 | 2004-2020 | 7 | 56 |
| T600 | 1990-2019 | 16 | 54 |
| T2000 | 1995-2012 | 38 | 46 |
| C500 | 1989-2025 | 5 | 47 |
| T370 | 2007-2023 | 3 | 35 |
| Kenworth | 1967-2003 | 23 | 31 |
| T300 | 1996-2010 | 7 | 30 |
| T270 | 2007-2023 | 2 | 29 |
| T440 | 2010-2023 | 1 | 28 |
| W990 | 2018-2027 | 0 | 23 |
| T480 | 2020-2027 | 0 | 22 |
| T280 | 2021-2027 | 1 | 21 |
| T380 | 2021-2027 | 2 | 20 |
| T470 | 2011-2023 | 0 | 19 |
| T700 | 2007-2014 | 3 | 11 |
| K370 | 2010-2026 | 0 | 11 |
| K100 | 1985-2004 | 1 | 10 |
| K270 | 2010-2026 | 0 | 10 |
| W900B | 1983-2025 | 2 | 9 |
| T170 | 2008-2023 | 1 | 9 |
| T600A | 1985-1991 | 1 | 8 |
| T400 | 1988-2015 | 0 | 8 |
| T180 | 2021-2025 | 0 | 7 |
| L700 | 1982-1986 | 0 | 6 |
| L770 | 2024-2026 | 0 | 4 |
| K100E | 1989-2003 | 0 | 3 |
| K300 | 2012-2016 | 0 | 3 |
| W900L | 1990-1999 | 5 | 2 |
| C550 | 2011-2016 | 0 | 2 |
| T450 | 1989-1991 | 0 | 2 |
| Conventional | 1993-2003 | 10 | 1 |
| T800B | 1996-2025 | 2 | 1 |
| Aerocab | 1994-2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 953 | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 963 | 2011-2016 | 0 | 1 |
| C500B | 2024-2025 | 0 | 1 |
| C540 | 2011-2016 | 0 | 1 |
| K170 | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| K500 | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| LCF | 1982-1985 | 0 | 1 |
| T271 | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| T600B | 1994-1995 | 0 | 1 |
| T900 | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| W900S | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Conventional Series | 1989-2000 | 3 | 0 |
All time
Most complained-about Kenworth vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007 Kenworth T2000 | 12 | 11 | F |
| 2 | 2018 Kenworth T680 | 11 | 15 | C |
| 3 | 2014 Kenworth T680 | 10 | 13 | C |
| 4 | 2017 Kenworth T680 | 9 | 11 | C |
| 5 | 2023 Kenworth T680 | 9 | 9 | D |
| 6 | 2019 Kenworth T680 | 8 | 9 | C |
| 7 | 2020 Kenworth T680 | 8 | 8 | C |
| 8 | 2015 Kenworth T680 | 8 | 11 | C |
| 9 | 2006 Kenworth T2000 | 7 | 7 | D |
| 10 | 2000 Kenworth W900 | 7 | 9 | C |
| 11 | 2016 Kenworth T680 | 6 | 16 | C |
| 12 | 2005 Kenworth T600 | 4 | 8 | D |
| 13 | 2006 Kenworth T800 | 4 | 13 | D |
| 14 | 1999 Kenworth T800 | 4 | 12 | D |
| 15 | 1999 Kenworth W900L | 4 | 0 | D |
Latest Kenworth recalls
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data