2024 Kenworth T680 recalls and problems

The 2024 Kenworth T680 has 7 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kenworth dealer.

Recalls
7
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2024 Kenworth T680 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2024 Kenworth T680 recalls

Recall 25V-569: Electrical System

Reported Sep 2, 2025 · 18,332 vehicles affected · PACCAR Incorporated

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 trucks. The 15-inch digital display may fail to display warning lights or vehicle speed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle display software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACG.

Recall 25V-436: Exterior Lighting

Reported Jun 26, 2025 · 56,260 vehicles affected · PACCAR Incorporated

Problem: 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 intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACF.

Recall 25V-181: Electrical System

Reported Mar 24, 2025 · 238 vehicles affected · PACCAR Incorporated

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks. The high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the software and replace the electrical harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25PBC and 25KWC.

Recall 24V-915: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Dec 9, 2024 · 220,764 vehicles affected · PACCAR Incorporated

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.

Risk: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWL and 24PBL.

Recall 24V-190: Power Train

Reported Mar 20, 2024 · 70,509 vehicles affected · PACCAR Incorporated

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE.

Recall 24V-145: Service Brakes, Air

Reported Feb 23, 2024 · 936 vehicles affected · PACCAR Incorporated

Problem: 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 T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Additional owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD.

Recall 24V-044: Steering

Reported Jan 25, 2024 · 45,887 vehicles affected · PACCAR Incorporated

Problem: 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. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.

Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBC and 24KWC.

2024 Kenworth T680 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires2
Seats1
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Electrical System1
Visibility/Wiper1
Visibility1

Most reported parts

  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
  • Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 30,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2024 Kenworth T680 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported Sep 16, 2026
I purchased two Ralson Steer Tires (drivers and passenger side) from Loves in [XXX] on XXX under invoice XXX. The drivers side tire tread pealed off the tire on XXX and was replaced by Loves roadside under invoice XXX in [XXX]. The passenger side tire tread pealed off on XXX and had to be replaced roadside by Loves under invoice XXX in [XXX]. The size is 295/75R22.5. These were brand new tires and both failed the same way in less than 3 months on the road. I have tried speaking with Loves and they seem un-interested in reviewing their relationship with the vendor or helping me. These incidents…
Visibility/Wiper · at 30,000 miles · reported Mar 13, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Kenworth T680. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and pressing the wiper fluid button, the wiper fluid did not immediately spray, and the contact was unable to immediately clean the front windshield. The contact stated that after several attempts, the wiper fluid sprayer operated normally. Later, the front windshield wipers malfunctioned. The contact stated that when the front windshield wipers were activated in the continuous setting, the wipers were randomly delayed. Also, while activating the turn signal the wipers were erroneously delayed. The…
Power Train · reported Mar 18, 2025
I am reaching out to you for this recall #24KWE, for the right hand stalker shifter. My truck is a 2024 kw t680. I am having this issue with my truck multiple times now and when I brought it to my dealer mhc of mcdonough,ga they said this recall is no longer active but we are having this major issue which can cause an accident at no giving time when the vehicle stops and is disabled.please reach out to me about this situation,also my truck only has 88,205 miles as of today.the estimated quote was done by the service shop to do the job which alot of kenworth owners went thru.thank you
Seats · reported Nov 1, 2024
Driver seat back is defective and will not support driver properly. The seat back will bend and twist if pressure is applied to it. Putting the driver in an unsafe driving position where the torso is contorted. Four out of four trucks have the same issue with this OE seat. There is no advance warning of when the seat will fail. The issue has been discussed with Kenworth and no resolution has been found as of this time. We have four tractors that are having this same issue, the corresponding VIN numbers are: [XXX] , [XXX] , [XXX] , [XXX] . With the issue occurring on all four of our trucks, we…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Kenworth T680 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2024 Kenworth T680: 25V-569 (electrical system), 25V-436 (exterior lighting), 25V-181 (electrical system), 24V-915 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic), 24V-190 (power train) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Kenworth T680?

Owners report tires problems most often (2 reports), followed by seats (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 30,000 miles.

Are Kenworth recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kenworth dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.