2027 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 2027 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.
2027 Kenworth W990 recalls (2)
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Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt 567, 579, 589 and 2027 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The seat ventilation harness may be missing heat-shrink, resulting in a short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 or Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACE.
Electrical system:wiring:power distribution module/ipdm
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2027 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The power distribution center (PDC) box may be contaminated with oil, which could result in a loss of drive power, Antilock Brake System (ABS) functionality, exterior lighting, windshield wipers, or the defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems," 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems," and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the PDC serial numbers, and replace the PDC boxes as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 23, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 26PACD.
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 | 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 W990 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 W990 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2027 Kenworth W990?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2027 Kenworth W990?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2027 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 2027 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.