53 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Kenworth T880, across model years 2011–2027. 1 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Kenworth dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your T880 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
The 2018 Kenworth T880 has the most recalls (16) and the most owner complaints (3).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Kenworth T880 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 1 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 2 |
| 2017 | 11 | 1 |
| 2018 | 16 | 3 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2027 | 2 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
PACCAR is recalling 2027 Kenworth T680 vehicles with seat ventilation harnesses that may have missing heat-shrink, causing short circuits and fire risk. Owners should contact PACCAR for free harness replacement by October 20, 2026.
PACCAR recalls certain 2027 Kenworth T680 trucks with contaminated power distribution centers that may cause loss of lighting, wipers, ABS, or drive power, increasing crash risk. Owners must have PDC boxes replaced free by dealers.
PACCAR recalls 2024-2026 Kenworth T880 trucks with faulty instrument panels that may not display speed or warning lights, risking crashes. Owners must update software free of charge.
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 is recalling certain 2021-2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with faulty ECU software that may cause safety systems to fail, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free reprogramming.
When the Kenworth T880 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the Kenworth T880; the most reported area is service brakes. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Kenworth T880 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 53 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Kenworth T880, covering model years 2011–2027. The most recent was issued Aug 21, 2026 (Seats).
The 2018 Kenworth T880 has the most, with 16 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electrical System (10), Steering (8), Power Train (7), Exterior Lighting (5).
1 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the 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.