Kenworth W900 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 46 recalls on file for the Kenworth W900 (2007–2025).

Complaints
5
Recalls
46
Model years
19
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20071200920112013201520172019120212202312025
NHTSA complaints per Kenworth W900 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 W900 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 W90000002—
2024 W90010002Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2023 W90000004—
2022 W90022024Steering
2021 W90010003—
2020 W90000006—
2019 W90000007—
2018 W90000009—
2017 W90000006—
2016 W900000011—
2015 W90000009—
2014 W90000009—
2013 W90000007—
2012 W90000008—
2011 W900000010—
2010 W90000008—
2009 W90000006—
2008 W90011005Steering
2007 W90000003—

Most common Kenworth W900 problem areas (all years)

  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints

Kenworth W900 recalls

  • 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 24V145000Feb 23, 2024936 vehiclesModel years 2009–2019

    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 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 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 21V546000Jul 20, 20216,916 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, 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 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 2008–2020

    Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased 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 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 16V426000Jun 10, 20163,227 vehiclesModel years 2017

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

  • Recall 16V362000May 26, 2016355 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: A loss of headlights while switching to high beams will reduce the driver's visibility, 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