2026 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 2026 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.
2026 Kenworth W990 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 trucks. The 15-inch digital display may fail to display warning lights or vehicle speed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle display software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACG.
Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert to a raised position, or oscillate up and down when the signal warning lights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 2025. 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 25PACF.
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 | 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 W990 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 W990 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Kenworth W990?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Kenworth W990?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2026 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 2026 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.