2015 Kenworth T800Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2015 Kenworth T800. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-145 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 23, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Kenworth T800 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.

12 recalls

2015 Kenworth T800 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 →

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 →

30%repaired · 2022 Q1

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 18V-368 · Jun 1, 2018 · 85,626 vehicles · 26,063 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 →

70%repaired · 2019 Q2

Equipment

Recall 17V-739 · Nov 20, 2017 · 298 vehicles · 208 repaired

Risk. A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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61%repaired · 2018 Q3

Service brakes, air

Recall 17V-322 · May 16, 2017 · 23 vehicles · 14 repaired

Risk. An incorrectly sized airline may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

50%repaired · 2016 Q4

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 15V-310 · May 26, 2015 · 30 vehicles · 15 repaired

Risk. If the weld fails causing a loss of power to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 15V-309 · May 26, 2015 · 4,823 vehicles

Risk. If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2016 Q4

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 15V-271 · May 8, 2015 · 104,807 vehicles · 63,231 repaired

Risk. As water leaks in, the wiper may cease to function on the 'intermittent' setting, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2016 Q2

Disc: caliper

Recall 15V-051 · Jan 30, 2015 · 106 vehicles · 82 repaired

Risk. As a result, the brake caliper bolts may loosen, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

65%repaired · 2016 Q1

Electrical system

Recall 14V-722 · Nov 10, 2014 · 1,380 vehicles · 892 repaired

Risk. If the smaller wire gauge may overheat increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 14V-086 · Feb 18, 2014 · 2,019 vehicles

Risk. The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn…

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

2015 vs. every other T800 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 T800 median. How we score

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