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2019 Kenworth T680Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2019 Kenworth T680, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-145 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls9Lowest repair rate 24%Owner complaints83 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage223kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 30, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Kenworth T680 has problems

8 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
Service brakes31
Power train20
Structure21
Electrical system11
Engine11
Fuel/propulsion system11
Fuel system, diesel10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

2019 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.

24%repaired · 2026 Q2

Supply: reservoir/tank

Recall 24V-145 · Feb 23, 2024 · 936 vehicles · 225 repaired

Risk. Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

56%repaired · 2024 Q3

Steering: critical fasteners

Recall 22V-277 · Apr 25, 2022 · 17,641 vehicles · 9,882 repaired

Risk. Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

34%repaired · 2024 Q3

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 21V00N000 · Dec 29, 2021 · 1,107 vehicles · 371 repaired

Risk. The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

70%repaired · 2022 Q4

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 20V-593 · Sep 28, 2020 · 1,416 vehicles · 986 repaired

Risk. Longer than expected service-brake release timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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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 →

75%repaired · 2020 Q2

Power train: clutch assembly

Recall 18V-931 · Dec 21, 2018 · 25,556 vehicles · 19,088 repaired

Risk. Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the 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 →

–no report yet

Engine: diesel

Recall 18V-657 · Sep 21, 2018 · 48,896 vehicles

Risk. If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists.

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

2019 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2019 Kenworth T680, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Haldex Brake Chamber FailuresPE21018 · closed Oct 10, 2025
    No recall
In owners' words

What T680 owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

UNIT DRIVING DOWN ROAD AND BRAKE CHAMBER FAILED CAUSING BRAKES TO SLOWLY APPLY WITHOUT OPERATOR BEING AWARE UNTIL SEEN SMOKE COMING FROM DRIVE AXLE BRAKES. THE LOW AIR PRESSURE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE, STAYED HIGH ENOUGH NOT TO ILLUMINATE A LOW AIR WARNING. 2 INDEPENDENT FIRE INSPECTIONS PROVED…
Complaint 11355468 · Sep 16, 2020 · 200,000 miles
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE COLLISION MITIGATION SYSTEM WILL GO OFF FOR NO REASON CAUSING A SUDDEN HARD BRAKING. THIS SEEMS TO BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON WET OR ICY ROADS, IN CLOSE QUARTER CONSTRUCTION ZONES OR IF VEHICLE HAPPENS TO BE IN A TURN. UNFORTUNATELY IF ANOTHER VEHICLE…
Complaint 11339638 · Jul 16, 2020 · 245,000 miles
THE TRACTOR COMES WITH NO EMERGENCY TRAILER BRAKES HANDLE IN THE CAB LIKE THE REST OF TRUCKS IT MAKE IT VERY DANGEROUS WHILE HAULING 80,000 POUNDS AND THE SERVICE BRAKES TAKES FOREVER TO STOP THE TRUCK ALSO THE TOP OF THE CAB AT THE JOINTS IS LEAKING WATER NOT THE FIRST TO COMPLAIN BOUT THIS…
Complaint 11229322 · Jul 3, 2019

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