no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NewRisk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2025 Kenworth T280Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2025 Kenworth T280. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-190 the manufacturer reports only 52% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Kenworth T280 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2025 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Lighting control module: software
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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Inoperative hazard lights cannot alert other drivers as intended.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System)…
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repaired · 2026 Q2
Link: connection
Do not driveRisk. A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Gear box: shaft sector
Risk. Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Lever and linkage: column shift
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…
repaired · 2026 Q1
Steering
Risk. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
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
2025 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
Own a 2025 T280?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.