2021 Kenworth T270 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T270 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2021 Kenworth T270 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2021 Kenworth T270 recalls (2)
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Fuel system, diesel:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 537, 548 and Kenworth T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, and T480 vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Cummins will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) and 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21PBG and 21KWF.
Fuel system, diesel:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Peterbilt 337, 348, 365, 367, 520, 567, Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T800 and T880 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWC and 21PBD.
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 T270 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 T270 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 T270 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 T270 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 T270 | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 T270 | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 T270 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 T270 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 T270 | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 T270 | 1 | 6 |
| 2013 T270 | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 T270 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 T270 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 T270 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 T270 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 T270 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 T270 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Kenworth T270?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Kenworth T270?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Kenworth T270 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other T270 model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.