Kenworth K270 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 10 recalls on file for the Kenworth K270 (2010–2026).

Complaints
0
Recalls
10
Model years
16
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Kenworth K270 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Kenworth K270 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
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Kenworth K270 recalls

  • Recall 25V182000Mar 24, 2025211 vehiclesModel years 2020–2026

    Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V433000Jun 12, 20247,410 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2025

    Risk: A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V616000Sep 5, 202321 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V630000Aug 17, 20224 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: Failure to process stability control commands may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V631000Aug 17, 20221,601 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V554000Sep 6, 20172,975 vehiclesModel years 2010–2018

    Risk: If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V051000Jan 30, 2015106 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: As a result, the brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V716000Nov 7, 2014101 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: Improper seating can result in the valves improperly adjusting air pressure levels, thereby reducing the braking performance of the vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V486000Aug 7, 20142,045 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V490000Oct 9, 2012432 vehiclesModel years 2012–2013

    Risk: Vehicles that use a combination of both fog lights and head lights or daytime running lights and headlights may be too bright for oncoming traffic, possibly distracting them and increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Kenworth models

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