Total Complaints
3 filings
KENWORTH T600 · model year
2013 KENWORTH T600
3 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2013KENWORTHT600 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2013 T600 is service brakes with 1 filings, followed by structure:body:door (1) and latches/locks/linkages (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2013 T600. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
Recalls (1)
12V40700020/08/2012
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth T400, T600, T700, T800, and W900 vehicles, manufactured from July 18, 2012, through August 10, 2012. Cap screws securing the main driveline to the forward rear axle and cap screws on the inter-axle driveline may not have been properly torqued.
Recent Complaints
20160725STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KENWORTH T600. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS FAILED TO OPEN. EVEN USING THE KEY FAILED TO OPEN THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE DOOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT HAD TO CLIMB THROUGH A WINDOW TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mileage: 300,000
20160725LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KENWORTH T600. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS FAILED TO OPEN. EVEN USING THE KEY FAILED TO OPEN THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE DOOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT HAD TO CLIMB THROUGH A WINDOW TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mileage: 300,000
20121129CrashSERVICE BRAKES
DIFFICULT BRAKING WHEN RESTING RIGHT FOOT IN MIDDLE OF FLOOR BOARD DURING A SUDDEN STOP , MOVING FOOT FORWARD IT HITS TRIM THEN SIDEWAYS TO CONTACT BRAKE PEDAL IN MIDDLE UNABLE OBTAIN ENOUGH PRESSURE TO APPLY BRAKES DAMAGED A OVERHEAD DOOR IT'S MY UNDERSTANDING TWO COWORKERS ALSO EXPERIENCED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. *TR
Mileage: 10,000
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2013 KENWORTH T600 have?▼
The 2013 KENWORTH T600 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2013 KENWORTH T600?▼
Yes, the 2013 KENWORTH T600 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 KENWORTH T600?▼
The most-complained component for the 2013 KENWORTH T600 is SERVICE BRAKES with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR and LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Is the 2013 KENWORTH T600 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.