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2012 Kenworth T270Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Kenworth T270. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-199 the manufacturer reports only 27% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 27%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 6, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Kenworth T270 has problems

0 complaints 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.

4 recalls

2012 Kenworth T270 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.

27%repaired · 2022 Q1

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 20V-199 · Apr 6, 2020 · 460,515 vehicles · 125,765 repaired

Risk. If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2016 Q4

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 15V-271 · May 8, 2015 · 104,807 vehicles · 63,231 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 12V-530 · Oct 12, 2012 · 15 vehicles

Risk. Air lines which leak can cause reduced brake function, which may result in a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 12V-026 · Jan 30, 2012 · 15,932 vehicles

Risk. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE.

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 Kenworth.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other T270 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 T270 median. How we score

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