2027 Kenworth T280 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2027 Kenworth T280. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2027 Kenworth T280
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Power distribution module/ipdm (electrical system)
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The power distribution center (PDC) box may be contaminated with oil, which could result in a loss of drive power, Antilock Brake System (ABS) functionality, exterior lighting, windshield…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the PDC serial numbers, and replace the PDC boxes as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 23, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2027 Kenworth T280. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Kenworth T280 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kenworth T280 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kenworth T280 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 Kenworth T280 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 Kenworth T280 | 12 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T280 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 Kenworth T280 | 7 | 0 |
| 2026 Kenworth T280 | 2 | 0 |
| 2027 Kenworth T280 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2027 Kenworth T280
How do I know if my 2027 Kenworth T280 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2027 Kenworth T280; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kenworth dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V485000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kenworth models
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- T60016 complaints
- Conventional10 complaints
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.