2026 Peterbilt 520 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 520 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2026 Peterbilt 520 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 Peterbilt 520 recalls (2)
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Steering
Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2026 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The right-hand stand-up (RHSU) configuration on the steering cross-shaft may become stressed and fail.
Risk: A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the steering cross-shafts and replace any damaged or broken cross-shafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 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 26PACA.
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 Peterbilt 520 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 520 | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 520 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 520 | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 520 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 520 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 520 | 3 | 12 |
| 2019 520 | 1 | 8 |
| 2018 520 | 0 | 8 |
| 2017 520 | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 520 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 520 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 520 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 520 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Peterbilt 520?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Peterbilt 520?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2026 Peterbilt 520 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 520 model years, the 2026 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.