What Freightliner 122SD owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Freightliner 122SD safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 131 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 461 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 593 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 645 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 539 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 577 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 535 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 517 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 459 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 462 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Freightliner 122SD complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
tread separation on brand new steer tires, this truck and another with 11000.00$ damage. the tires are a goodyear marathon lhs 11r/22.5. all tires failed built in cali columbia. sent tire to goodyear and they rejected claim twice. independent dealers plural all confirm tread separation due to manufacture defect. they day saturday night sept 20 this tire failed exactly the same way as on peterbilt. have pics of all failures dot numbers and as i said the tire that are failing all have same dot number made in columbia, goodyear rejects all defects.
The contact owns a 2021 Freightliner XC-R. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The vehicle drove normally; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 35,000.
I RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL INFORMING ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL 16V077 FOR DRIVERS SIDE TAKATA AIRBAG. I TRIED TO SCHEDULE WITH THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE INFORMED ME THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM YET. CAN YOU PLEASE CLEAR THIS UP FOR ME?
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
CX Advocate for Chelsea PTO Quality Notice (TSB 26-059 FTL, TSB-26-010 WST).
Technical Service Bulletin for Chelsea PTO Quality Issue
Fleet Communications for solenoid issues
Fleet Communications for Torque Quality
CX Advocate for discolored coolant surge tanks (24CSA-20)
Fleet Communications for Hood Tilt CPC update and OI Comfort Mode parameters
Fleet Communications for Wiring/Airing Routing and Clipping
Fleet Communications for CX Top Quality Issues
Fleet Communications for cab chassis manufacturing
Fleet Communications for NFD Lower Oil Plug Location - SP Axles
Fleet Communications for HVAC Eco Mode - SoP Disabled Jan 2026
Fleet Communications for Heater Core Plugging
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2026, owners most often name: tires, air bags. 3 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.