repaired · 2026 Q2
Supply: reservoir/tank
Risk. Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
2012 Kenworth C500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Kenworth C500, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-145 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 23, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Kenworth C500 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2012 Kenworth C500 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.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Service brakes, air: slack adjusters
Risk. IF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING WERE TO FRACTURE, THE WHEEL BRAKE TO WHICH THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING IS ATTACHED WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION, WHICH COULD INCREASE…
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 Kenworth.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other C500 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 C500 median. How we score
'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What C500 owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WE DID 20+ HOURS OF WORK ON THIS TRUCK AND ALL AFTER HOUR RATES. THIS COMPANY IS WITHHOLDING MONEY THEY OWED. WE HAVE ASKED TO WORK WITH US AND NOW THEY WILL NOT ANSWER ANY PHONE CALLS FROM US OR OUR LAWYERS. STOP THIS TRUCK. THEY OWE US $2850.00 THEY NEED TO BE STOPPED BEFORE THEY LIE OUT OF MONEY…
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