https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Kenworth T680. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:31 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2178109 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I have 2 Kenworth trucks VIN [XXX] and [XXX] both on recall NHTSA 24V190. The recalls have been performed my issue is with reimbursement for prior replacement for the recalled parts. I have attached emails from Paccar as well as the invoices for the replacement of the recalled parts. Any help you can provide is appreciated as I'm not getting anywhere with Paccar or the dealers. INFORMATION REDAC https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2163101 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Kenworth T680. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the Engine Control Module (ECM) or the Engine Control Unit (ECU), started to lose power, eventually displaying a black screen. When attempting to drive and accelerate up to 50 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power. The contact stated that a timer displayed a countdown from one hour, and once the timer https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2128459 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Kenworth T680 equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Endurance, Tire Size: 297/75/R22.5, DOT Number: 1MC37L1BW0624. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle, and afterwards, the contact felt heavy vibrations coming from the steering wheel. After a visual inspection, the contact observed https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#recall-25V436000-kenworth-kenworth-t680-2024 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 rai https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2083682 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#recall-25V181000-kenworth-kenworth-t680-2024 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks. The high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power. https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#recall-25V181000-kenworth-kenworth-t680-2023 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks. The high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power. https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2074973 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am reaching out to you for this recall #24KWE, for the right hand stalker shifter. My truck is a 2024 kw t680. I am having this issue with my truck multiple times now and when I brought it to my dealer mhc of mcdonough,ga they said this recall is no longer active but we are having this major issue which can cause an accident at no giving time when the vehicle stops and is disabled.please reach o https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2074974 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am reaching out to you for this recall #24KWE, for the right hand stalker shifter. My truck is a 2024 kw t680. I am having this issue with my truck multiple times now and when I brought it to my dealer mhc of mcdonough,ga they said this recall is no longer active but we are having this major issue which can cause an accident at no giving time when the vehicle stops and is disabled.please reach o https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2074975 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am reaching out to you for this recall #24KWE, for the right hand stalker shifter. My truck is a 2024 kw t680. I am having this issue with my truck multiple times now and when I brought it to my dealer mhc of mcdonough,ga they said this recall is no longer active but we are having this major issue which can cause an accident at no giving time when the vehicle stops and is disabled.please reach o https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2062345 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 Kenworth T680 equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: X-One Line Grip, Tire Size: 445/50R/22.5, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated while driving 8 MPH, on the Interstate 75, the second tire on the passenger’s side experienced a blowout. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle spun out of control and the truck axle struck the second pa https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2061044 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT When I was driving on the highway the transmission fault error came on and my truck came to a stop on on the highway. It changed gears weirdly and kept the rpm’s high. Once it came to a stop I turned the truck off and on and it work fine. This has happened multiple times and a nationwide failure of the MTM and transmission is the cause of this. Many of my fellow drivers are having this same issues https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2048405 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The Eaton 12 speeds that these trucks come equipped with are failing just after the warranty expires. Lots of drivers with the same problem. https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2046472 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Right-hand shift stalk between the shifter and the transmission is causing the vehicle to become disabled while stopped and unable to go from forward to reverse. Also getting SPN 639 pop-up when communication has been lost between the engine control module (ECM) and SAE J1939 data link. The check engine light illuminates, and the ECM immediately logs the fault code. Have to depress brake pedal https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2045571 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The clutch Spring on these trucks have been failing heavily. We have a couple more of these trucks and they all have the same issue. the housing for the clutch springs are cracked or damaged at less than 500,000 miles on a heavy duty truck. These clutches are supposed to last over 1MM miles. Its not a coincidence that every truck we have is failing at the same mileage. These clutches are made defe https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2037867 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Tread of the tire delaminated, similar to what a recap would do. This happened at 43,476 miles +or- the first time. This incident occurred In Anton, Texas. My driver got stopped safely and the tire was still inflated. Moved the truck about a 100 yards to be in safer spot and the tire then went flat. Had tire replaced with Identical tire by Loves of Lubbock, TX. Had driver bring the bad tire in, as https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2037195 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Driver seat back is defective and will not support driver properly. The seat back will bend and twist if pressure is applied to it. Putting the driver in an unsafe driving position where the torso is contorted. Four out of four trucks have the same issue with this OE seat. There is no advance warning of when the seat will fail. The issue has been discussed with Kenworth and no resolution has been https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2034896 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Kenworth T680 with the camper attached. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated before the failure. The contact stated that while standing behind the passenger side seat in between the sleeper portion and the cab, there was an abnormally loud popping sound detected. The vehicle began to move and crashed into the door of an unknown tractor-trailer cab. https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2034897 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Kenworth T680 with the camper attached. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated before the failure. The contact stated that while standing behind the passenger side seat in between the sleeper portion and the cab, there was an abnormally loud popping sound detected. The vehicle began to move and crashed into the door of an unknown tractor-trailer cab. https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2028673 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT My circumstances are EXACTLY as described in a release 12/19/2019 Tech Service Bulletin A002 I experienced the vibration in my steering wheel that caused me to be suspect that there was something wrong in the drive train. Upon further investigation. I noticed that an oil seal was leaking, and when I dug a little deeper, I noticed gears that were broken and shaved down and then stopped at a Kenwor https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2013417 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2023 Kenworth T680. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V190000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission wa https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2010948 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Throw out bearing failed prematurely. Truck only has 491,000 miles and has had a catastrophic failure resulting in a $29,000 repair bill. I have 4 other trucks like this and they are all showing signs of the same thing. https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-2010951 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The clutch has a loose spring, Fork is damaged. Throwout bearing worn. https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-1976089 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT When driving, the truck will not go into gear. For example, if I am trying to shift gears in the automatic, it will stay in that gear. When traveling down the highway, it stays in a gear. I have to find a safe place to pull over and put it in neutral, then proceed. I have already changed the right hand stalk once before and it didnt go into reverse, that was the reason for changing it. I get co https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#recall-24V044000-kenworth-kenworth-t680-2024 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-1928051 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT We have under hood fire during operating the truck. The driver was driving in TX. The police and fire department need to be involved to extinguish the fire. The truck need to be towed to terminal. The two dealers were doing estimate and the try to look up the causes of the fire, but is seems they not able to find it. We asked some privet mechanics and they think that fire could start from starter https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-1928052 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT We have under hood fire during operating the truck. The driver was driving in TX. The police and fire department need to be involved to extinguish the fire. The truck need to be towed to terminal. The two dealers were doing estimate and the try to look up the causes of the fire, but is seems they not able to find it. We asked some privet mechanics and they think that fire could start from starter https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-1928053 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT We have under hood fire during operating the truck. The driver was driving in TX. The police and fire department need to be involved to extinguish the fire. The truck need to be towed to terminal. The two dealers were doing estimate and the try to look up the causes of the fire, but is seems they not able to find it. We asked some privet mechanics and they think that fire could start from starter https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-1898959 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact's employer owns a 2023 Kenworth T680. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH with the Lane Departure Mitigation System activated, and the brakes were applied unintendedly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680 https://plaincars.com/make/kenworth-t680#complaint-1890361 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT We bought this truck with 401, 000 miles on it. So far we have had to replace the rear ends twice. the whole DPF system, the check engine light still on since the day we bought the truck. We have had 5 NOS sensors put into the truck, 6 input and output sensors put into the truck. This truck has been defective since the day of purchase. We keep having the same error code of p3770 come up evetime we