Kenworth W990 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 22 recalls on file for the Kenworth W990 (2018–2027).

Complaints
0
Recalls
22
Model years
10
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Kenworth W990 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 W990 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2027 W99000002—
2026 W99000002—
2025 W99000008—
2024 W99000006—
2023 W99000006—
2022 W99000006—
2021 W99000005—
2020 W99000005—
2019 W99000002—
2018 W99000001—

Kenworth W990 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 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 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 24V044000Jan 25, 202445,887 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025

    Risk: A loss of steering control increases 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 21V906000Nov 19, 2021908 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022

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

  • 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

    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 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 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.

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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