Kenworth T380 recalls and problems
20 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
20
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
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Most reported Kenworth T380 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 |
All Kenworth T380 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-700 | Oct 21, 2026 | 2023–2027 | Fuel System, Diesel | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T370, T270, 2022-2027 Kenworth T280, Peterbilt 548, 2023-2027 Kenworth T480, T380, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 2025 Peterbilt 567 vehicles. |
| 26V-485 | Jul 27, 2026 | 2027 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles. |
| 25V-436 | Jun 26, 2025 | 2025–2026 | Exterior Lighting | 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… |
| 25V-041 | Jan 29, 2025 | 2023–2026 | Exterior Lighting, Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 567, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, 2023-2026 Kenworth T380, 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, 2024-2026 Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 trucks. |
| 25V-014 | Jan 16, 2025 | 2023–2024 | Vehicle Speed Control | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T180 trucks. |
| 24V-915 | Dec 9, 2024 | 2021–2025 | Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). |
| 24V-903 | Dec 2, 2024 | 2024–2025 | Power Train | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 537, 2024-2025 Kenworth T380, T480, Peterbilt 548, and 2025 Peterbilt 536 trucks, equipped with certain Meritor 10-16K and 18-23K front steer drive axles. |
| 24V-433 | Jun 12, 2024 | 2025 | Do not driveSteering | 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. |
| 24V-233 | Mar 27, 2024 | 2025 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Peterbilt 536, 548, 567, 579, and Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. |
| 24V-190 | Mar 20, 2024 | 2021–2025 | Power Train | 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. |
| 24V-044 | Jan 25, 2024 | 2024–2025 | 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. |
| 24V-017 | Jan 15, 2024 | 2022–2024 | Visibility | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, and Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480 trucks. |
| 23V-661 | Sep 29, 2023 | 2021–2024 | Service Brakes, Air | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, 2020-2024 Peterbilt 548, 536, 2024 Peterbilt 537, and 2020-2024 Kenworth T480 trucks. |
| 23V-617 | Sep 5, 2023 | 2023–2024 | Fuel System, Diesel | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 trucks. |
| 23V-504 | Jul 21, 2023 | 2024 | Power Train | PACCAR Incorportated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548, 2023-2024 Kenworth T280, T480, and 2024 Kenworth T380 vehicles. |
| 23V-087 | Feb 15, 2023 | 2021–2024 | Service Brakes, Air | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 vehicles. |
| 22V-631 | Aug 17, 2022 | 2023 | Engine and Engine Cooling | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. |
| 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… |
| 22V-425 | Jun 15, 2022 | 2022–2023 | Power Train | PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180, 2021-2023 Kenworth T280, 2022-2023 Kenworth T380, 2022-2023 Peterbilt 536, and 537 vehicles. |
| 21V-601 | Aug 3, 2021 | 2021–2022 | Fuel System, Diesel | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 and Kenworth T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, and T480 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Kenworth T380?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2025 Kenworth T380 has the most reports (2). Check the 2025 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Kenworth T380 have?
NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls covering Kenworth T380 model years 2021–2027.
What are the most common Kenworth T380 problems?
Owners report unknown or other, steering problems most often.