Kenworth T880 problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 55 recalls on file for the Kenworth T880 (2011–2027).

Complaints: 8
Recalls: 55
Model years: 17
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Kenworth T880 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 T880 model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Recalls	Top problem
2027 T880	0	0	2	—
2026 T880	0	0	2	—
2025 T880	1	1	9	Brakes
2024 T880	1	0	7	Engine
2023 T880	0	0	7	—
2022 T880	0	0	8	—
2021 T880	1	0	8	Brakes
2020 T880	0	0	10	—
2019 T880	0	0	10	—
2018 T880	3	2	16	Wheels & Tires
2017 T880	0	0	11	—
2016 T880	2	0	15	Electrical System
2015 T880	0	0	12	—
2014 T880	0	0	12	—
2013 T880	0	0	7	—
2012 T880	0	0	3	—
2011 T880	0	0	2	—

Most common Kenworth T880 problem areas (all years)

Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Wheels & Tires
2 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
1 complaints

Kenworth T880 recalls

Recall 26V544000Aug 21, 2026811 vehiclesModel years 2027
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 26V485000Jul 27, 20265,925 vehiclesModel years 2027
Risk: A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 25V569000Sep 2, 202518,332 vehiclesModel years 2024–2026
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 25V436000Jun 26, 202556,260 vehiclesModel years 2024–2026
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.
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 24V908000Dec 3, 202468 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025
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 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 24V233000Mar 27, 2024782 vehiclesModel years 2025
Risk: Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V190000Mar 20, 202470,509 vehiclesModel years 2021–2025
Risk: A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V145000Feb 23, 2024936 vehiclesModel years 2014–2023
Risk: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V044000Jan 25, 202445,887 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025
Risk: A loss of steering control increases 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 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 22V779000Oct 17, 202274,730 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023
Risk: The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can 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 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 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 21V00N000Dec 29, 20211,107 vehiclesModel years 2017–2021
Risk: The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
Recall 21V906000Nov 19, 2021908 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall 21V546000Jul 20, 20216,916 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V391000May 26, 2021612 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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 2020–2021
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.
Recall 20V199000Apr 6, 2020460,515 vehiclesModel years 2011–2020
Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased 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