Kenworth problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 69 safety complaints with NHTSA about Kenworth vehicles in our database, and Kenworth has issued 140 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 69
- Recalls
- 140
- Models
- 35
Kenworth models with the most complaints
- 46 complaints
- 8 complaints
- 5 complaints
- 2 complaints
- 2 complaints
- 1 complaints
- 1 complaints
- 1 complaints
- 1 complaints
- 1 complaints
- 1 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
All Kenworth models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenworth T680 | 2011–2027 | 46 | 60 | — |
| Kenworth T880 | 2011–2027 | 8 | 55 | — |
| Kenworth W900 | 2007–2025 | 5 | 46 | — |
| Kenworth T370 | 2008–2023 | 2 | 31 | — |
| Kenworth T380 | 2021–2027 | 2 | 19 | — |
| Kenworth T170 | 2008–2023 | 1 | 8 | — |
| Kenworth T270 | 2008–2023 | 1 | 25 | — |
| Kenworth T280 | 2021–2027 | 1 | 20 | — |
| Kenworth T440 | 2010–2023 | 1 | 28 | — |
| Kenworth T660 | 2007–2020 | 1 | 41 | — |
| Kenworth T800 | 2007–2025 | 1 | 51 | — |
| Kenworth 963 | 2011–2016 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth C500 | 2007–2025 | 0 | 17 | — |
| Kenworth C500B | 2024–2025 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth C540 | 2011–2016 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth C550 | 2011–2016 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Kenworth K170 | 2016 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth K270 | 2010–2026 | 0 | 10 | — |
| Kenworth K300 | 2012–2016 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Kenworth K370 | 2010–2026 | 0 | 11 | — |
| Kenworth K370 Dual-Steer | 2013–2017 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth L770 | 2024–2026 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Kenworth T180 | 2021–2025 | 0 | 7 | — |
| Kenworth T2000 | 2007–2012 | 0 | 5 | — |
| Kenworth T271 | 2013 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth T400 | 2013–2015 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Kenworth T470 | 2011–2023 | 0 | 19 | — |
| Kenworth T480 | 2020–2027 | 0 | 21 | — |
| Kenworth T4 Series | 2010–2012 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth T600 | 2007–2019 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Kenworth T700 | 2007–2014 | 0 | 11 | — |
| Kenworth T800B | 2021–2025 | 0 | 9 | — |
| Kenworth W900B | 2021–2025 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth W990 | 2018–2027 | 0 | 22 | — |
| Kenworth W9 Series | 2010–2012 | 0 | 1 | — |
Recent Kenworth recalls
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An incorrectly installed quick release valve that does not function properly can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Inoperative hazard lights cannot alert other drivers as intended. In addition, the inability to adjust the brightness on the instrument panel display can make it difficult to see critical safety information or distract the driver. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A pedal that sticks increases the risk of a crash.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology