Kenworth C500 recalls and problems
41 recalls and 4 owner complaints for 25 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
41
Complaints
4
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
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Kenworth C500 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 C500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 C500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 C500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 C500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 C500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 C500 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 C500 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 C500 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 C500 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 C500 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 C500 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 C500 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 C500 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 C500 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 C500 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 C500 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 C500 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 C500 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 C500 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 C500 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 C500 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 C500 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 C500 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 C500 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 C500 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Kenworth C500 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 |
All Kenworth C500 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-789 | Oct 23, 2024 | 2025 | Fuel System, Diesel | 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. |
| 24V-145 | Feb 23, 2024 | 2009–2021 | Service Brakes, Air | 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… |
| 22V-547 | Jul 28, 2022 | 2022–2023 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520… |
| 18V-931 | Dec 21, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Power Train | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and 2018-2019 Kenworth C500, T270, T370, T440, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with… |
| 18V-657 | Sep 21, 2018 | 2017–2019 | Engine and Engine Cooling | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Kenworth C500, T600, T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks, as well as Peterbilt 367, 386, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15… |
| 18V-555 | Aug 22, 2018 | 2016–2019 | Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Kenworth C500, T660, T800, and W900 vehicles, equipped with 1.9M ISX15 engines. |
| 17V-443 | Jul 13, 2017 | 2018 | Fuel System, Diesel | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579 and 587 trucks, and 2018 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. |
| 16V-426 | Jun 10, 2016 | 2017 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kenworth C500, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured March 9, 2016, to April 26, 2016 and 2017 Peterbilt 320, 365, 367, 389, 567, 579… |
| 15V-271 | May 8, 2015 | 2011–2016 | Visibility | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, C500, C540, C550, T660, T800, W900, and 963 trucks manufactured November 1, 2010, to April 6, 2015. |
| 14V-722 | Nov 10, 2014 | 2015 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Kenworth T660, T800, W900, T400, and C500 heavy trucks manufactured September 19, 2014, to October 30, 2014. |
| 14V-013 | Jan 24, 2014 | 2014 | Seat Belts | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T660, T680, T700,T800, T880, W900, T440, T470, T370, T270, T170, C500, and C550 chassis manufactured between August 7, 2013, and October 31… |
| 13V-612 | Dec 5, 2013 | 2014 | Exterior Lighting | PACCAR Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T700, T800, T880, C500 and W900 trucks manufactured July 1, 2013 through September 17, 2013. |
| 11V-203 | Mar 24, 2011 | 2007–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 kenworth c500, t2000, t600, and t660, as well as model year 2009-2011 peterbilt 387 and 388 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine and manufactured from may 11, 2006… |
| 11V-157 | Mar 7, 2011 | 2011–2012 | Service Brakes, Air | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 kenworth t270/370, t440/t470, t800, t660, w900 and c500 vehicles manufactured between october 18, 2010, and january 28, 2011. |
| 10V-452 | Sep 29, 2010 | 2011 | Exterior Lighting | Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2011 t660, t800, w900, c500, t440, and t470 vehicles manufactured from april 1, 2009, through august 30, 2010. |
| 10V-308 | Jul 2, 2010 | 2008–2010 | Steering | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 trucks equipped with trw steering shafts. |
| 10V-212 | May 18, 2010 | 2009–2011 | Structure, Service Brakes, Air | Kenworth is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 c500 trucks manufactured from october 24, 2008 through january 13, 2010. |
| 09V-165 | May 19, 2009 | 2008 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Paccar is recalling 112,736 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. |
| 08V-190 | Apr 25, 2008 | 2007 | Trailer Hitches | Paccar is recalling 3,573 my 2007 kenworth c500, t800, t600, t2000, and w900 chassis built with phillips qcs II trailer cable connection and trailer cable mounting bracket with 'u-shaped' cut out. |
| 08V-128 | Mar 21, 2008 | 2008–2009 | Parking Brake | Paccar is recalling 1,043 my 2008-2009 kenworth c500, t2000,t660, t800 and w900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. |
| 08V-099 | Mar 4, 2008 | 2005–2007 | Service Brakes, Air | Paccar is recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth c500, t800, w900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack adjusters on sisu axles. |
| 08V-065 | Feb 7, 2008 | 2008 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Paccar is recalling 6,169 my 2008 kenworth t300, t660, t800, t2000, w900 and c500 vehicles and my 2008-2009 peterbilt models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 and 389 kits. |
| 08V-002 | Jan 8, 2008 | 2008 | Service Brakes, Air | Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 07V-591 | Dec 20, 2007 | 2008 | Steering | On certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 trw steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead… |
| 07V-217 | May 22, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Structure | On certain trucks, the rear hood mounting brackets can contact the front axle brake chamber during full axle articulation. |
| 07V-107 | Mar 16, 2007 | 2003–2008 | Power Train | On certain trucks, the wiring, parts, or transmission programming required for the auto neutral feature to function as designed were either not installed, connected, or programmed properly. |
| 07V-090 | Mar 9, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Service Brakes, Air | Certain trucks fail to comply with the brake timing regulatory requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-391 | Oct 13, 2006 | 2006 | Power Train | On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. |
| 05V-570 | Dec 22, 2005 | 2004–2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain tractors equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly. |
| 05V-237 | May 19, 2005 | 2005 | Suspension | On certain trucks and tractors equipped with airglide high-articulation rear suspensions, the c65-1006 sway bar used in this rear suspension may experience a reduction in fatigue life due to either a manufacturing… |
| 05V-189 | Apr 28, 2005 | 2004–2005 | Suspension | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. |
| 04V-580 | Dec 10, 2004 | 2004 | Electrical System | On certain trucks, the power feed harness p92-1993 terminals were not properly crimped. |
| 03V-126 | Mar 31, 2003 | 2000–2003 | Service Brakes, Air | Certain trucks equipped with meritor p 18x7 brakes with 36" brake chambers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (Fmvss) no. |
| 03V-045 | Feb 13, 2003 | 2002–2003 | Exterior Lighting | Certain trucks equipped with trailer connections fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (Fmvss) no. |
| 02V-037 | Jul 15, 2002 | 2000 | Steering | Heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain arvinmeritor and dana axles. |
| 02V-033 | Feb 4, 2002 | 2000 | Electrical System | On some heavy duty trucks equipped with alcoa fujikura ltd. |
| 01V-305 | Sep 26, 2001 | 2001 | Visibility | Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 01V-140 | Aug 28, 2001 | 2000 | Steering | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. |
| 01V-167 | May 17, 2001 | 2000 | Suspension | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 series and 800 series suspension kits. |
| 01V-051 | Feb 20, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Suspension | Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 54" rear axle spacing configuration of the airglide 200 suspension with the service application identified as logger, dump truck, or tanker. |
| 01V-021 | Feb 5, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Electrical System | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an optional firewall-mounted circuit breaker. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Kenworth C500?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2012 Kenworth C500 has the most reports (1). Check the 2012 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Kenworth C500 have?
NHTSA lists 41 safety recalls covering Kenworth C500 model years 2000–2023, 2025.
What are the most common Kenworth C500 problems?
Owners report wheels, tires, unknown or other problems most often.