2024 KENWORTH T680
7 recalls, 7 complaints - 10 TSBs
25V569000 Sep 2, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the vehicle display software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACG.
25V436000 Jun 26, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACF.
25V181000 Mar 24, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software and replace the electrical harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25PBC... Read more
24V915000 Dec 9, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWL and 24PBL.
24V190000 Mar 20, 2024
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Defect Description
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 communi... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this re... Read more
24V145000 Feb 23, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Defect Description
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2014-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 ve... Read more
Consequence
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Additional owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD.
24V044000 Jan 25, 2024
STEERING
Defect Description
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 require... Read more
Consequence
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBC a... Read more
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 13, 2026
Incident date: Mar 1, 2024
The adaptive cruse control will apply the brakes driving, it happens when driving and there is nothing in my lane as far as the eye can see. Sometimes the Silverado will go from 70 mph to 30-40 or less and back to 70. Most of the time it will apply the brakes for a sec and then off. One time it lock... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 13, 2026
Incident date: Mar 1, 2024
The adaptive cruse control will apply the brakes driving, it happens when driving and there is nothing in my lane as far as the eye can see. Sometimes the Silverado will go from 70 mph to 30-40 or less and back to 70. Most of the time it will apply the brakes for a sec and then off. One time it lock... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 18, 2025
Incident date: Feb 28, 2025
When wet, during rain or after a car wash. The engine will rev, the car will shake, and then shut off. I believe it’s the alternator.
ENGINE
Mar 18, 2025
Incident date: Feb 28, 2025
When wet, during rain or after a car wash. The engine will rev, the car will shake, and then shut off. I believe it’s the alternator.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 18, 2025
Incident date: Feb 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 4, 2024
Incident date: Jun 30, 2024
There are actually two issues that are going on with this car. First off, on three separate occasions, while driving at 70 mph on the freeway in traffic, my car has braked for me and the collision warning went off. However, there was nobody in front of me. The person behind me almost rear ended m... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 1, 2024
Incident date: Aug 26, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Jaguar I-Pace. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V633000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The de... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 KENWORTH T680
10 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
24KWD
Apr 9, 2024
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Certain C500/T440/T470/T660/T680/T800/T880/W900 chassis may have air tank reservoirs that do not meet air volume requirements per FMVSS/CMVSS 121 ??A?A?Air Brake Systems??A?A?. This bulletin will be updated when repair parts and procedur
24KWE
Mar 21, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Safety Recall a?? INTERIM NOTIFICATION Parts are not currently available for this safety recall. This bulletin will be updated once repair parts are available. The right-hand shift stalk may have an improper wire harness terminal crimp wi
24KWE
Mar 21, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Safety Recall a?? INTERIM NOTIFICATION Parts are not currently available for this safety recall. This bulletin will be updated once repair parts are available. The right-hand shift stalk may have an improper wire harness terminal crimp wi
24KWC
Feb 12, 2024
010000 STEERING
Safety Recall Inspection procedures are available. Steering gear serial numbers must be inspected to determine suspect gears. Certain steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, causing the gear to fracture. This can cause a loss o
02-187
Nov 1, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Certain T680 Next Gen medium-length hoods may develop cracks at the hood strut attachment area. A repair kit and procedure are available to reinforce this area to prevent further damage and avoid hood replacement.
E306
Oct 18, 2023
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
PACCAR MX-11 & MX-13 EPA2021 Fuel Filter Drain & Change Info Incorrect fuel filter drain and replacement procedures on EPA21 MX-11 and MX-13 engines can result in the following Debris and contaminants introduced into the high-pressure fu
42-061
Aug 31, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain T680 NextGen chassis have a CAN terminating resistor that may become loose and rub on the cooling module, causing fin damage and possible cooling module leaks. Procedures are available to reroute and secure the resistor and harness.
46-003
Aug 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
There is currently a repair procedure available for T680E and T880E chassis that will address issues caused by the previous BEV2 R5.00_002 software update. This repair involves replacement of the Bendix ABS control module with an updated ve
46-001
Jul 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Safety Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, and Tools have been extensively updated. Due to differences in suppliers and part numbers between the U.S. and Canada, separate lists for the U.S. and Canadian markets have been created to mo
46-001
Jul 13, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, and Tools have been extensively updated. Due to differences in suppliers and part numbers between the U.S. and Canada, separate lists for the U.S. and Canadian markets have been created to mo
KENWORTH T680 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KENWORTH T680 across all model years (2011, 2027).
147
Total Recalls
112
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
13
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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