Peterbilt 220 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 14 recalls on file for the Peterbilt 220 (2015–2026).

Complaints
0
Recalls
14
Model years
11
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20152016201720182020202120222023202420252026
NHTSA complaints per Peterbilt 220 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 Peterbilt 220 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 22000001—
2025 22000002—
2024 22000001—
2023 22000003—
2022 22000001—
2021 22000002—
2020 22000001—
2018 22000002—
2017 22000001—
2016 22000003—
2015 22000006—

Peterbilt 220 recalls

  • Recall 25V182000Mar 24, 2025211 vehiclesModel years 2021–2026

    Risk: A loss of drive power 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 23V616000Sep 5, 202321 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, 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 22V630000Aug 17, 20224 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Failure to process stability control commands may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V609000Aug 4, 20216 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: A loss of power to the system may cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V484000Jun 24, 202189 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: The improper lighting may confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the 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 17V554000Sep 6, 20172,975 vehiclesModel years 2015–2018

    Risk: If the sway bar link detaches and falls into the drag link, it may impact the ability of the vehicle to steer properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V206000Apr 7, 2015379 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: If a driver is intending to slow down a vehicle but instead it inadvertently speeds up, there is an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V051000Jan 30, 2015106 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: As a result, the brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V716000Nov 7, 2014101 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: Improper seating can result in the valves improperly adjusting air pressure levels, thereby reducing the braking performance of the vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V486000Aug 7, 20142,045 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V439000Jul 21, 20141,966 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: An unexpected engine shut down increases the risk of a crash.

Other Peterbilt 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