Kenworth T800 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 1 owner complaints and 51 recalls on file for the Kenworth T800 (2007–2025).

Complaints
1
Recalls
51
Model years
19
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20072009201120132015120172019202120232025
NHTSA complaints per Kenworth T800 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 T800 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 T80000001—
2024 T80000004—
2023 T80000001—
2022 T80000001—
2021 T80000001—
2020 T80000009—
2019 T80000008—
2018 T800000011—
2017 T80000008—
2016 T800110112Wheels & Tires
2015 T800000012—
2014 T800000012—
2013 T80000008—
2012 T800000010—
2011 T800000013—
2010 T80000008—
2009 T80000006—
2008 T80000005—
2007 T80000003—

Most common Kenworth T800 problem areas (all years)

  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

Kenworth T800 recalls

  • Recall 24V908000Dec 3, 202468 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V789000Oct 23, 20245,690 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V145000Feb 23, 2024936 vehiclesModel years 2009–2024

    Risk: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V043000Jan 25, 202468 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V717000Oct 26, 20233,841 vehiclesModel years 2018–2024

    Risk: An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V277000Apr 25, 202217,641 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 21V391000May 26, 2021612 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 20V506000Aug 26, 20201,097 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

  • Recall 20V199000Apr 6, 2020460,515 vehiclesModel years 2008–2020

    Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V911000Dec 19, 2019148 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If the rear axle output shaft fractures, the shaft or interaxle driveline could detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V340000May 1, 20193,907 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: If the mirror glass detaches, the driver may have reduced visibility and the mirror glass will become a road hazard that may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 19V176000Mar 5, 201993 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: Without lubricating oil, the bearings, hub and axle shafts may wear, resulting in the separation of a wheel end from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V931000Dec 21, 201825,556 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V657000Sep 21, 201848,896 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V555000Aug 22, 201811,429 vehiclesModel years 2016–2019

    Risk: If the driver is not warned of a serious engine problem, the engine may unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V368000Jun 1, 201885,626 vehiclesModel years 2015–2018

    Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V739000Nov 20, 2017298 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V593000Sep 22, 201717,737 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V443000Jul 13, 20171,737 vehiclesModel years 2018

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

  • Recall 17V322000May 16, 201723 vehiclesModel years 2012–2018

    Risk: An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V803000Nov 4, 2016202 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: A partial tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V426000Jun 10, 20163,227 vehiclesModel years 2017

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

  • Recall 15V639000Oct 9, 201527 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V597000Sep 24, 2015354 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V457000Jul 22, 2015334 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: A loss of braking ability would increase 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