21 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Peterbilt 536, across model years 2020–2027. 1 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Peterbilt dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your 536 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls by model year
Of the Peterbilt 536 model years, the 2024 has the most recalls (11).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Peterbilt 536 model year on this page. Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 2 |
| 2027 | 1 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
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 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 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 Peterbilt 536 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 536. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Peterbilt 536 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 21 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Peterbilt 536, covering model years 2020–2027. The most recent was issued Jul 27, 2026 (Electrical System).
The 2024 Peterbilt 536 has the most, with 11 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Power Train (4), Steering (4), Service Brakes, Air (3), Electrical System (2).
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 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.