2024 Kenworth T800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T800 years
- Not enough data 20th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2024 Kenworth T800 so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2024 Kenworth T800 recalls (4)
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Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm; steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 548, Kenworth T480, T800, 2024-2025 Peterbilt 520, 567 and Kenworth T880 vehicles with PACCAR 20k steer axles. The steering arm and/or tie rod bracket fasteners may fail, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new correctly torqued fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWK and 24PBK.
Service brakes, air:supply:reservoir/tank
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.
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024 Peterbilt 367, 389, 520, 567, and Kenworth T800, T880, W900, and W990 trucks. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assemblies, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assemblies.
Risk: An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering knuckle assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 23, 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 24PBB and 24KWB.
Seat belts
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T660, 2018-2024 Kenworth T800 and W900 vehicles. An additional spacer may have been added to the joint that connects the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection.
Risk: An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and remove the additional spacer and replace the bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23KWK.
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 T800 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 T800 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 T800 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 T800 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 T800 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 T800 | 0 | 9 |
| 2019 T800 | 0 | 8 |
| 2018 T800 | 1 | 11 |
| 2017 T800 | 0 | 8 |
| 2016 T800 | 1 | 12 |
| 2015 T800 | 0 | 12 |
| 2014 T800 | 0 | 12 |
| 2013 T800 | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 T800 | 1 | 10 |
| 2011 T800 | 1 | 13 |
| 2010 T800 | 1 | 11 |
| 2009 T800 | 2 | 19 |
| 2008 T800 | 1 | 25 |
| 2007 T800 | 1 | 20 |
| 2006 T800 | 4 | 13 |
| 2005 T800 | 3 | 12 |
| 2004 T800 | 3 | 12 |
| 2003 T800 | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 T800 | 0 | 6 |
| 2001 T800 | 1 | 10 |
| 2000 T800 | 1 | 10 |
| 1999 T800 | 4 | 12 |
| 1998 T800 | 1 | 8 |
| 1997 T800 | 1 | 9 |
| 1996 T800 | 1 | 8 |
| 1995 T800 | 2 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kenworth T800?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2024 Kenworth T800?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 Kenworth T800 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other T800 model years, the 2024 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.