2020 Kenworth T170 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T170 years
- Not enough data 1st of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Kenworth T170. That is the most of any T170 model year in the database (15 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Kenworth T170 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2020 Kenworth T170 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light; electronic stability control (esc)
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
Risk: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 20pbc AND 20KWB.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle drifts to the right and will not track in its lane. In addition there is a hard pull to the right upon hard braking. There is also front end vibration. It has been taken to the factory authorized facility a number of times and has been in the shop for more than 3 months in the last…
Other Kenworth T170 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 T170 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 T170 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 T170 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 T170 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 T170 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 T170 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 T170 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 T170 | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 T170 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 T170 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 T170 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 T170 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 T170 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 T170 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Kenworth T170?
Owners most often report service brakes, steering, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Kenworth T170?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Kenworth T170 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other T170 model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.