2025 KENWORTH W990 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2025 KENWORTH W990 has 0 complaints and 38 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to steering control, lighting systems, and electronic control units. Several recalls address defects that could impact vehicle safety and operation.
There are 38 recalls on record for this model affecting various systems including steering, electrical controls, lighting, powertrain, and braking. These recalls cover defects such as improper assembly, software flaws, and component failures that may increase the risk of crashes. Several recalls involve free repairs or part replacements by dealers.
Recalls- Steering gear assemblies. NHTSA recall 24V044000 affects 45,887 vehicles due to incorrectly assembled steering gear assemblies with fewer recirculating balls than required. This can cause loss of steering control and increases crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts at no charge.
- Instrument cluster display. Recall 25V569000 involves 13,908 trucks where the 15-inch digital display may fail to show warning lights or vehicle speed. This noncompliance with FMVSS 101 and 121 raises crash risk. Dealers will update the display software free of charge.
- Lighting control module software. Recall 25V436000 covers 56,260 vehicles where tail brake lights, headlights, reverse lights, and turn signals may not illuminate properly. Lift axles may also behave unpredictably. This defect violates FMVSS 108 and increases crash and injury risk. Dealers will perform a software update.
- Electronic control unit software. Recalls 24V915000 (two entries) include 220,764 vehicles with Bendix EC80 ECUs that may incorrectly process commands or stop functioning due to electrical noise. Safety systems like ABS and cruise control could fail, raising crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software at no cost.
- Tie rod and drag link assemblies. Recall 24V433000 affects 7,410 trucks with improperly heat-treated ball studs in steering linkages that can break and cause total loss of steering control. Owners are advised not to drive affected vehicles until repairs are done. Dealers will inspect and replace parts free of charge.
- Steering gear sector shaft. Recall 24V233000 involves 782 vehicles where the steering gear sector shaft may have cracked or fractured gear teeth due to improper heat treatment. This can cause loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect and replace steering gears as needed.
- Gear shifter assembly. Recall 24V190000 covers 70,509 trucks with connectors that may be improperly crimped, causing loss of communication with the transmission. The vehicle may become disabled after stopping, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace assemblies as necessary.
- Fuel pump barrels. Recall 24V789000 involves 5,690 vehicles equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines where fuel pump barrels may fracture, causing fuel leaks and engine stalls. Stalling creates crash hazards. Dealers will replace defective fuel pump barrels free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues on the 2025 KENWORTH W990 may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney could help determine possible legal remedies.
2025 KENWORTH W990 Summary
2025
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
421210
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2025 KENWORTH W990
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 W990
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 W990
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 W990
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 W990
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 W990
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 W990
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 W990
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.