2013 Kenworth T680Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2013 Kenworth T680. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-027 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Kenworth T680 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.

13 recalls

2013 Kenworth T680 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 →

61%repaired · 2020 Q2

Exterior lighting

Recall 18V-816 · Nov 16, 2018 · 1,619 vehicles · 988 repaired

Risk. Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

67%repaired · 2018 Q4

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 17V-471 · Jul 25, 2017 · 5,731 vehicles · 3,830 repaired

Risk. A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2016 Q4

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights

Recall 15V-458 · Jul 22, 2015 · 12,551 vehicles · 9,824 repaired

Risk. If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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10%repaired · 2015 Q2

Parking brake

Recall 14V-027 · Jan 29, 2014 · 86 vehicles · 9 repaired

Risk. If the parking brake is on the non-driven axle the vehicle could roll away when the parking brakes are set, resulting in an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2015 Q2

Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 14V-012 · Jan 24, 2014 · 11,056 vehicles · 9,787 repaired

Risk. If the door latch assembly becomes permanently locked while closed occupants could be prevented from exiting the vehicle in the event of a crash or fire,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seat belts

Recall 13V-091 · Mar 13, 2013 · 2,509 vehicles

Risk. In the event of a crash, a frayed seat belt could cause the belt to separate from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 13V-048 · Feb 13, 2013 · 2,019 vehicles

Risk. An unexpected loss of lighting during vehicle operation may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: software

Recall 13V-027 · Jan 25, 2013 · 330 vehicles

Risk. An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 12V-333 · Jul 16, 2012 · 21 vehicles

Risk. If the warning label is not readable, the occupant may be unaware of the safety recommendations and be at an increased risk of personal injury in a crash or…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment

Recall 12V-332 · Jul 16, 2012 · 21 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR SUDDEN VEHICLE DECELERATION, AN UNEXPECTED UNLATCHING OF THE UPPER BUNK RESTRAINT HARNESS BUCKLE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 12V-214 · May 16, 2012 · 7 vehicles

Risk. THE LONGER BRAKE APPLY TIME MAY RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES, 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

2013 vs. every other T680 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 T680 median. How we score

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