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2024 Kenworth T280Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2024 Kenworth T280. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-190 the manufacturer reports only 52% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls10Lowest repair rate 52%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Kenworth T280 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.

10 recalls

2024 Kenworth T280 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.

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Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

New

Recall 26V-700 · Oct 21, 2026 · 26,729 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

65%repaired · 2026 Q3

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 25V-014 · Jan 16, 2025 · 1,110 vehicles · 727 repaired

Risk. A pedal that sticks increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: software

Recall 24V-915 · Dec 9, 2024 · 220,764 vehicles · 168,017 repaired

Risk. Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System)…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

52%repaired · 2026 Q3

Lever and linkage: column shift

Recall 24V-190 · Mar 20, 2024 · 70,509 vehicles · 36,699 repaired

Risk. A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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74%repaired · 2025 Q4

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

Recall 24V-017 · Jan 15, 2024 · 10,611 vehicles · 7,871 repaired

Risk. A detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

66%repaired · 2025 Q4

Service brakes, air

Recall 23V-661 · Sep 29, 2023 · 254 vehicles · 167 repaired

Risk. A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

69%repaired · 2025 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 23V-617 · Sep 5, 2023 · 871 vehicles · 600 repaired

Risk. A disconnected hose will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2025 Q3

Power train: driveline

Recall 23V-504 · Jul 21, 2023 · 72 vehicles · 56 repaired

Risk. Loose fasteners may allow the driveline to separate from the truck, 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 Kenworth.

Best & worst years

2024 vs. every other T280 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 T280 median. How we score

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Own a 2024 T280?

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