2025 KENWORTH T880 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2025 KENWORTH T880 has 0 complaints and 56 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to steering components, electrical systems, and lighting functions.
There are 56 recalls involving various vehicle systems including steering, electrical, lighting, powertrain, fuel delivery, and software. These recalls address defects that may affect safety by causing loss of steering control, improper display functions, lighting malfunctions, and engine stalls.
Recalls- Steering gear assemblies. Recall 24V044000 affects 45,887 vehicles due to fewer recirculating balls than required, which may cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace steering gears free of charge.
- Instrument cluster display. Recall 25V569000 covers 13,908 trucks with 15-inch digital displays that may fail to show warning lights or vehicle speed, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update display software at no cost.
- Lighting control module software. Recall 25V436000 affects 56,260 vehicles where tail, brake, headlight, reverse, and turn signal lights may not illuminate properly, and lift axles may incorrectly change position. Dealers will update VCU software free of charge.
- ECU software. Recall 24V915000 involves 220,764 vehicles with Bendix EC80 ECUs affected by electrical noise, causing safety systems like ABS and traction control to malfunction. Dealers will reprogram ECU software free of charge.
- Tie rod and drag link assemblies. Recall 24V433000 affects 7,410 vehicles containing improperly heat-treated ball studs that may break, leading to loss of steering control. Owners are advised not to drive until repairs. Dealers will inspect and replace parts free of charge.
- Steering gear sector shaft. Recall 24V233000 covers 782 vehicles with improperly heat-treated shafts that may crack, causing steering failure. Dealers will inspect and replace steering gears as needed without cost.
- Automatic transmission gear shifter. Recall 24V190000 impacts 70,509 trucks where crimped connectors may cause loss of communication, disabling the vehicle after stopping. Dealers will inspect and replace shifter assemblies at no charge.
- Steering arm and tie rod bracket fasteners. Recall 24V908000 involves 68 vehicles with possible fastener failure risking steering loss. Dealers will install properly torqued fasteners free of charge.
- Fuel pump barrels. Recall 24V789000 affects 5,690 trucks with Cummins X15 diesel engines where barrel fractures may cause fuel leaks and engine stalls. Dealers will replace fuel pump barrels free of charge.
Owners with recurring repairs or unresolved safety recalls may have rights under state lemon laws. Legal consultation is advisable for those facing ongoing defects or safety issues.
2025 KENWORTH T880 Summary
2025
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
421278
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2025 KENWORTH T880
56260 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.
2025 KENWORTH T880
13908 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 trucks. The 15-inch digital display may fail to display warning lights or vehicle speed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
2025 KENWORTH T880
782 vehicles affected
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Peterbilt 536, 548, 567, 579, and Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
Risk: Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 KENWORTH T880
7410 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.
Risk: A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 KENWORTH T880
220764 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
Risk: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 KENWORTH T880
70509 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
Risk: A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 KENWORTH T880
45887 vehicles affected
STEERING
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
2025 KENWORTH T880
68 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 548, Kenworth T480, T800, 2024-2025 Peterbilt 520, 567 and Kenworth T880 vehicles with PACCAR 20k steer axles. The steering arm and/or tie rod bracket fasteners may fail, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
2025 KENWORTH T880
5690 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, and 589 trucks, equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.