2027 Kenworth T280Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2027 Kenworth T280. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2027 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.

2 recalls

2027 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.

–no report yet

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 →

11%repaired · 2026 Q3

Wiring: power distribution module/ipdm

New

Recall 26V-485 · Jul 27, 2026 · 5,925 vehicles · 633 repaired

Risk. A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase 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

2027 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 2027 T280?

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