Kenworth T800B problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the Kenworth T800B (2021–2025).

Complaints
0
Recalls
9
Model years
5
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Kenworth T800B 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 T800B model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
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Kenworth T800B recalls

  • Recall 24V915000Dec 9, 2024220,764 vehiclesModel years 2021–2025

    Risk: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V717000Oct 26, 20233,841 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

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

  • Recall 22V782000Oct 18, 202279 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing 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 22V547000Jul 28, 202247,500 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V391000May 26, 2021612 vehiclesModel years 2021

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

  • Recall 21V262000Apr 13, 202153 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: Starting the vehicle when the transmission is not in PARK may cause unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V080000Feb 17, 2021132 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V506000Aug 26, 20201,097 vehiclesModel years 2021

    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.

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