2022 Freightliner Business Class M2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-504 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Freightliner Business Class M2 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

10 recalls

2022 Freightliner Business Class M2 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

New

Recall 26V-660 · Oct 7, 2026 · 2,456 vehicles

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

54%repaired · 2026 Q3

Suspension: critical fasteners

Recall 25V-760 · Nov 4, 2025 · 18,783 vehicles · 10,229 repaired

Risk. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

43%repaired · 2026 Q3

Steering

Recall 25V-504 · Aug 6, 2025 · 176 vehicles · 76 repaired

Risk. A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2026 Q3

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 24V-668 · Sep 10, 2024 · 16,890 vehicles · 15,304 repaired

Risk. Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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69%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 23V-299 · Apr 26, 2023 · 266 vehicles · 183 repaired

Risk. Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

47%repaired · 2025 Q1

Tires

Recall 22V-919 · Dec 12, 2022 · 49 vehicles · 23 repaired

Risk. Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2025 Q3

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control

Recall 22V-817 · Nov 1, 2022 · 219,390 vehicles · 173,424 repaired

Risk. Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2022 Q4

Service brakes, air: drum

Recall 22V-118 · Mar 2, 2022 · 11 vehicles · 11 repaired

Risk. A cracked brake drum can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2023 Q3

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 21V-369 · May 19, 2021 · 8,482 vehicles · 6,562 repaired

Risk. Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2023 Q1

Steering: critical fasteners

Recall 21V-256 · Apr 12, 2021 · 12,470 vehicles · 9,489 repaired

Risk. A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Freightliner.

Best & worst years

2022 vs. every other Business Class M2 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Business Class M2 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Business Class M2 owners report

Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Horn fails to work when the truck is cold. After the steering wheel has been moved during operation, the horn eventually begins to work. I had a vehicle drift into my lane on the highway, and when I went to use the horn, it failed to work. Fortunately, I was able to swerve to avoid the other…
Complaint 11590092 · May 22, 2024

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