2014 Kenworth T880Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2014 Kenworth T880, most often about the engine. 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 2014 Kenworth T880 has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine10
Service brakes10
Vehicle speed control10

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

12 recalls

2014 Kenworth T880 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 →

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 →

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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 →

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 →

76%repaired · 2016 Q4

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 15V-270 · May 8, 2015 · 1,494 vehicles · 1,138 repaired

Risk. If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

59%repaired · 2015 Q2

Seat belts

Recall 14V-013 · Jan 24, 2014 · 10,414 vehicles · 6,130 repaired

Risk. If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2015 Q2

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Recall 13V-612 · Dec 5, 2013 · 5,087 vehicles · 3,889 repaired

Risk. If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which increases the risk of a crash.

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 →

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

2014 vs. every other T880 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 T880 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What T880 owners report

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

VEHICLE WAS DRIVING DOWN ROCKVILLE IN WHICH THE VEHICLE HAD SMOKE COMING OUT AND TIRE LOOK LIKE IT WAS SPARKING.I WAS DRIVING UNABLE TO TAKE A PICTURE WHICH WOULD BE UNSAFE AT THE TIME.
Complaint 11118992 · Aug 10, 2018 · 55 miles

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