Kenworth T680 recalls and problems
60 recalls and 77 owner complaints for 17 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
60
Complaints
77
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
11
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Kenworth T680 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 T680 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 T680 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 T680 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 T680 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 T680 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 T680 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 T680 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 T680 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 T680 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 T680 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 T680 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 T680 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 T680 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 T680 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 T680 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 T680 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 T680 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Kenworth T680 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 21 | |
| Power Train | 17 | |
| Electrical System | 8 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | |
| Tires | 5 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
All Kenworth T680 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-674 | Oct 14, 2026 | 2027 | Seat Belts | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589, Kenworth T680, T880, W900, and W990 vehicles. |
| 26V-544 | Aug 21, 2026 | 2027 | Seats | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589 and 2027 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. |
| 26V-485 | Jul 27, 2026 | 2027 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles. |
| 26V-442 | Jul 8, 2026 | 2027 | Service Brakes, Air | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Peterbilt 579 and 2027 Kenworth T680 tractors. |
| 25V-569 | Sep 2, 2025 | 2024–2026 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 trucks. |
| 25V-436 | Jun 26, 2025 | 2024–2026 | 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-181 | Mar 24, 2025 | 2021–2025 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 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-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-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-145 | Feb 23, 2024 | 2015–2024 | 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… |
| 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. |
| 23V-007 | Jan 16, 2023 | 2023 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 and 2023 Kenworth T680 vehicles. |
| 22V-779 | Oct 17, 2022 | 2022–2023 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, and Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 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-582 | Aug 4, 2022 | 2022–2023 | Fuel System, Diesel, Structure | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680 tractor trailers. |
| 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-277 | Apr 25, 2022 | 2018–2020 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. |
| 21V-546 | Jul 20, 2021 | 2022 | Visibility | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. |
| 21V-080 | Feb 17, 2021 | 2021–2022 | Engine | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. |
| 20V-593 | Sep 28, 2020 | 2016–2021 | Service Brakes, Air | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with a 2.1m Cab and WABCO 6S/6M ABS brake system with drum brakes. |
| 20V-199 | Apr 6, 2020 | 2011–2020 | Service Brakes, Air, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880… |
| 19V-340 | May 1, 2019 | 2020 | Visibility | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 and 579 vehicles and Kenworth T680, T880 and W990 vehicles. |
| 19V-275 | Apr 5, 2019 | 2018–2020 | Parking Brake | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 T680 and T880 tandem axle vehicles equipped with a parking brake on a single axle and certain models of automated manual transmissions. |
| 19V-176 | Mar 5, 2019 | 2020 | Suspension | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T680, T800, T880, W900 and W990 trucks. |
| 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-870 | Dec 7, 2018 | 2018 | Seat Belts | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Kenworth T680 and T880, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. |
| 18V-816 | Nov 16, 2018 | 2013–2019 | Exterior Lighting | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do… |
| 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-368 | Jun 1, 2018 | 2015–2018 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Air | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks. |
| 18V-092 | Feb 2, 2018 | 2017–2018 | Electrical System, Power Train | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, and Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks, all equipped with an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or Eaton Advantage Transmission with right… |
| 17V-840 | Dec 22, 2017 | 2018 | Power Train | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018 Peterbilt 567, 579, Kenworth T680, and T880 trucks, equipped with certain Eaton Endurant and PACCAR AMT transmissions. |
| 17V-593 | Sep 22, 2017 | 2016 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016 Peterbilt 220, 320, 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 384, 386, 389, 389G, 567, 579 and 587 trucks and Kenworth K170, T170, T270, T370, T440, T470,T660, T680, T800… |
| 17V-471 | Jul 25, 2017 | 2013–2017 | Exterior Lighting, Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. |
| 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. |
| 17V-103 | Feb 15, 2017 | 2015–2018 | Fuel System, Other | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T680, T880 and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. |
| 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-639 | Oct 9, 2015 | 2016 | Power Train | Paccar (Paccar Incorporated) is recalling certain 2016 Kenworth T680, T800, and T880 trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to January 7, 2015 and 2016 Peterbilt 367, 384, 567, and 579 trucks manufactured January 2, 2015… |
| 15V-597 | Sep 24, 2015 | 2016 | Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling | Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 12, 2015, and 2016 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 382, 386… |
| 15V-458 | Jul 22, 2015 | 2011–2016 | Exterior Lighting | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, and T880 trucks manufactured January 14, 2010, to May 22, 2015, and equipped with HID Headlamps and the option for… |
| 15V-457 | Jul 22, 2015 | 2016 | Service Brakes, Air | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured February 16, 2015, to March 9, 2015. |
| 15V-310 | May 26, 2015 | 2014–2015 | Power Train | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 Kenworth T660, T680, and T800 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to April 2, 2014, and 2013 Peterbilt 587 trucks manufactured on August 8… |
| 15V-272 | May 11, 2015 | 2016 | Wheels | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured February 1, 2015, to April 20, 2015. |
| 15V-270 | May 8, 2015 | 2014–2016 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks… |
| 15V-196 | Apr 3, 2015 | 2015–2016 | Power Train | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks manufactured November 17, 2014, to January 5, 2015. |
| 14V-810 | Dec 29, 2014 | 2015 | Parking Brake | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680… |
| 14V-027 | Jan 29, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Parking Brake | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR)is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 T660, and T680 vehicles manufactured from December 4, 2012, through September 17, 2013 and configured as a dead axle tandem with air disc brakes and… |
| 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… |
| 14V-012 | Jan 24, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | PACCAR Inc. |
| 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. |
| 13V-222 | May 28, 2013 | 2014 | Electrical System | PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured May 6, 2013, through May 17, 2013; and model year 2014 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367… |
| 13V-091 | Mar 13, 2013 | 2013–2014 | Seat Belts | PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 567, 579 and 587 trucks equipped with air ride seats. |
| 13V-048 | Feb 13, 2013 | 2013–2014 | Exterior Lighting, Electrical System | PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks, manufactured from January 18, 2012, through February 1, 2013; and model year 2013-2014 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from… |
| 13V-027 | Jan 25, 2013 | 2013 | Electrical System, Suspension | PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles, manufactured from November 29, 2012, through December 6, 2012; and model year 2013 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from August 28, 2012… |
| 12V-332 | Jul 16, 2012 | 2013 | Equipment | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680 vehicles, manufactured from january 19, 2012, through may 15, 2012. |
| 12V-333 | Jul 16, 2012 | 2013 | Equipment | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles, manufactured from January 19, 2012, through May 15, 2012. |
| 12V-249 | Jun 1, 2012 | 2013 | Equipment | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680 vehicles equipped with a 76â sleeper and grey or tan color-matched bunk restraints for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety… |
| 12V-214 | May 16, 2012 | 2013 | Service Brakes, Air | Paccar is recalling certain model year 2013 kenworth t680, and peterbilt 579 vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (Fmvss) no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Kenworth T680?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2018 Kenworth T680 has the most reports (11). Check the 2018 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Kenworth T680 have?
NHTSA lists 60 safety recalls covering Kenworth T680 model years 2011–2027.
What are the most common Kenworth T680 problems?
Owners report service brakes, power train, electrical system problems most often.