Peterbilt 520 recalls and problems
24 recalls and 4 owner complaints for 27 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
24
Complaints
4
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Peterbilt 520 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 520 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 520 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 520 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 520 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 520 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 520 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 520 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 520 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 520 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 520 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 520 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 520 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 520 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 520 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 520 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 520 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 520 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 520 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 520 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 520 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 520 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 520 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 520 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 520 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 520 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 520 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 520 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Peterbilt 520 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 |
All Peterbilt 520 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-022 | Jan 19, 2026 | 2024–2026 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. |
| 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 | 2022–2025 | Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks. |
| 24V-915 | Dec 9, 2024 | 2022–2025 | 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-908 | Dec 3, 2024 | 2024–2025 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 548, Kenworth T480, T800, 2024-2025 Peterbilt 520, 567 and Kenworth T880 vehicles with PACCAR 20k steer 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-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-043 | Jan 25, 2024 | 2024 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 520, 567, and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, and W990 trucks. |
| 23V-749 | Nov 7, 2023 | 2024 | Engine | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. |
| 22V-939 | Dec 16, 2022 | 2015–2023 | Suspension | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2023 Peterbilt 320 and 520 refuse trucks equipped with Haulmaax/EX suspensions. |
| 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-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-720 | Sep 16, 2021 | 2020–2021 | Service Brakes, Air | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. |
| 21V-391 | May 26, 2021 | 2018–2021 | Fuel System, Diesel | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. |
| 21V-004 | Jan 11, 2021 | 2015–2021 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles. |
| 20V-739 | Nov 25, 2020 | 2020–2021 | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. |
| 20V-506 | Aug 26, 2020 | 2020–2021 | Power Train | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Peterbilt 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567 and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, W990 vehicles equipped with Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension systems… |
| 20V-429 | Jul 24, 2020 | 2020 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. |
| 20V-132 | Mar 4, 2020 | 2016–2020 | Service Brakes, Air | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles with dual foot valves and a liftable tag or tri-drive rear axles. |
| 19V-917 | Dec 20, 2019 | 2018–2019 | Steering | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Peterbilt 520 vehicles built in Right-Hand Stand-Up configuration. |
| 19V-911 | Dec 19, 2019 | 2020 | Power Train | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T800, T880 and W990 and Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles. |
| 19V-452 | Jun 14, 2019 | 2000–2020 | Exterior Lighting | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 1990-2020 Peterbilt 320 and 520 vehicles built with specific amber rear turn signals. |
| 19V-282 | Apr 9, 2019 | 2017–2020 | Engine, Electrical System | PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Peterbilt 520?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2020 Peterbilt 520 has the most reports (3). Check the 2020 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Peterbilt 520 have?
NHTSA lists 24 safety recalls covering Peterbilt 520 model years 2000–2026.
What are the most common Peterbilt 520 problems?
Owners report service brakes problems most often.