2019 Kenworth W990 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W990 years
- Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2019 Kenworth W990 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.
2019 Kenworth W990 recalls (2)
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Steering:critical fasteners
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.
Risk: Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace and torque the steer arm fasteners, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22 PBB and 22 KWB.
Electrical system:software; service brakes, air
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Kenworth T880, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, 389, and 2022 Peterbilt 536, 537 wrecker and auto hauler vehicles. The work brake (winch brake) may unintentionally disengage the service brakes during winching operations, causing the vehicle to roll.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. 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 21KWG and 21PBM.
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 W990 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 W990 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 W990 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 W990 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 W990 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 W990 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 W990 | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 W990 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 W990 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 W990 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kenworth W990?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Kenworth W990?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Kenworth W990 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W990 model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.