2021 Peterbilt 535 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Peterbilt 535. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Peterbilt 535
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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Column shift (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. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 Peterbilt 535. 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 535 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Peterbilt 535 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Peterbilt 535 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 535 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 535 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 535 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 535 | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 Peterbilt 535
How do I know if my 2021 Peterbilt 535 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 2021 Peterbilt 535; 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 Peterbilt dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 24V190000).
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.
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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.