2023 Kenworth K270 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K270 years
- Not enough data 1st of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2023 Kenworth K270 so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2023 Kenworth K270 recalls (3)
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Electrical system:propulsion system
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Peterbilt 220, 2022-2026 Kenworth K370, and 2020-2026 K270 Medium-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles. The cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the cradle harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 8, 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 25KWD and 25PBD.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, and Peterbilt 220 trucks. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.
Risk: A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. 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 23KWG and 23PBG.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Problem: 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. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
Risk: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. 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 22KWG and 22PBG.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Kenworth K270 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 K270 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 K270 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 K270 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 K270 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 K270 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 K270 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 K270 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 K270 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 K270 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 K270 | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 K270 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 K270 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 K270 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 K270 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 K270 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kenworth K270?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Kenworth K270?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Kenworth K270 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K270 model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.