PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Kenworth T280, T380, T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The drivelines may be missing a snap ring in the slip yoke assembly, causing the bearing cup to separate from the driveline.
2011-2027 · 17 model years
Kenworth T880 Problems by year
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the Kenworth T880 across 17 model years, and it has 57 recalls. The 2025 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 57
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
T880 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common T880 problems
Kenworth T880 recalls 57
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 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...
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...
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to...
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 548, Kenworth T480, T800, 2024-2025 Peterbilt 520, 567 and Kenworth T880 vehicles with PACCAR 20k steer axles. The steering arm and/or tie rod bracket fasteners may fail, resulting in...
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, and 589 trucks, equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an...
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PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly...
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Peterbilt 536, 548, 567, 579, and Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack...
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been...
Latest T880 complaints
Manufacturer hidden issues on vehicle on: Air system including compressor, air tank capacity volume and consumption, or valves. Automatic transmission air consumption and possible module or valves leaking air. Involved in crash and sensitive information available in black box and company Dash camera.
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Injector system keeps truck constantly wanting to do a regen. Too much fuel is being pushed into the particulate filter.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Kenworth T880. The contact stated that while driving, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 130,000 and at the time of the failure, it was discovered that the mileage was 700,000.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Kenworth T880. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle to the dealer and obtaining a Carfax report, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 133,000, and it was discovered that the mileage was 700,000.
Tractor abs system applies the brakes to the trailers while cornering causing the vehicle to become uncontrollable. This usually occurs while entering or exiting a highway at speeds above 30 mph. The abs system locks up the brakes until the tractor and trailers come to a complete stop. These trucks and trailers weigh approximately 155,000 lbs., And losing control is a safety hazard for anyone on the road. These trucks are 2021 models with bendix abs systems. This issue has been brought to the attention of...
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kenworth (the vehicle manufacture) and bendix (the abs system manufacture). Little has been done to rectify this safety issue. This has been happening sense the tractors were put into service approximately 8 months ago. There is no warning before the abs system locks up the trailer brakes, and there is nothing the driver can do to control the truck while the brakes are locked up.
Questions about the Kenworth T880
Which Kenworth T880 years have the most problems?
Which Kenworth T880 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Kenworth T880 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (4), electrical system (2), engine & cooling (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Kenworth T880 have?
NHTSA lists 57 recalls across all Kenworth T880 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
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