7 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Peterbilt 535, across model years 2021–2025. Every recall repair is free at any Peterbilt dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your 535 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
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 is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T380 trucks with potential steering control issues that could increase crash risk. Owners must have steering gears inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost.
When the Peterbilt 535 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 Peterbilt 535. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Peterbilt 535 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 7 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Peterbilt 535, covering model years 2021–2025. The most recent was issued Jun 26, 2025 (Exterior Lighting).
The 2024 Peterbilt 535 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), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Power Train (1), Steering (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 Peterbilt dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Peterbilt to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Peterbilt dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.