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2026 Peterbilt 520 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2026 Peterbilt 520. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 2026 Peterbilt 520

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Steering

    NHTSA 26V022000 Reported 219 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR Incorporated

    PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The right-hand stand-up (RHSU) configuration on the steering cross-shaft may become stressed and fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the steering cross-shafts and replace any damaged or broken cross-shafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer…

  2. Software (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 25V436000 Reported 56,260 vehicles potentially affected PACCAR Incorporated

    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 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220.…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2026 Peterbilt 520. 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 Peterbilt 520 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Peterbilt 520 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1990 Peterbilt 52010
1991 Peterbilt 52010
1992 Peterbilt 52010
1993 Peterbilt 52010
1994 Peterbilt 52010
1995 Peterbilt 52010
1996 Peterbilt 52010
1997 Peterbilt 52010
1998 Peterbilt 52010
1999 Peterbilt 52010
2000 Peterbilt 52010
2001 Peterbilt 52010
2002 Peterbilt 52010
2003 Peterbilt 52010
2004 Peterbilt 52010
2005 Peterbilt 52010
2006 Peterbilt 52010
2007 Peterbilt 52010
2008 Peterbilt 52010
2009 Peterbilt 52010
2010 Peterbilt 52010
2011 Peterbilt 52010
2012 Peterbilt 52010
2013 Peterbilt 52010
2014 Peterbilt 52010
2015 Peterbilt 52030
2016 Peterbilt 52040
2017 Peterbilt 52050
2018 Peterbilt 52080
2019 Peterbilt 52081
2020 Peterbilt 520123
2021 Peterbilt 52060
2022 Peterbilt 52040
2023 Peterbilt 52050
2024 Peterbilt 52080
2025 Peterbilt 52070
2026 Peterbilt 52020

Checking a specific 2026 Peterbilt 520

How do I know if my 2026 Peterbilt 520 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2026 Peterbilt 520; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 Peterbilt dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V436000).

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 Peterbilt models

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.