7 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Kenworth T180, across model years 2021–2025. Every recall repair is free at any Kenworth dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your T180 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls by model year
Of the Kenworth T180 model years, the 2022 has the most recalls (4).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Kenworth T180 model year on this page. Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
PACCAR recalls 2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with delayed headlights and lift axle issues that could cause crashes or injuries. Owners must update software by contacting dealers or customer service.
PACCAR recalls 2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with faulty hazard lights and instrument display brightness. Inoperative lights and display adjustments may increase crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer.
PACCAR recalls 2023 Kenworth T280 trucks with potentially sticky throttle pedals that could increase crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
PACCAR recalls 2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with potential gear shifter communication failure causing vehicle disablement after stopping, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free gear shifter replacement.
PACCAR recalls certain 2022-2024 Kenworth T280 trucks due to mirror glass detachment risk. Dealing with a possible visibility hazard that could increase crash risk.
When the Kenworth T180 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA about the Kenworth T180. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Kenworth T180 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 7 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Kenworth T180, covering model years 2021–2025. The most recent was issued Jun 26, 2025 (Exterior Lighting).
The 2022 Kenworth T180 has the most, with 4 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Exterior Lighting (2), Power Train (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Visibility (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Kenworth dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Kenworth to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Kenworth dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.