2019 Kenworth T880Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2019 Kenworth T880. It is covered by 10 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 2019 Kenworth T880 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.

10 recalls

2019 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 →

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 →

47%repaired · 2023 Q4

Electrical system: software

Recall 21V-906 · Nov 19, 2021 · 908 vehicles · 424 repaired

Risk. Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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45%repaired · 2023 Q2

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-391 · May 26, 2021 · 612 vehicles · 275 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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 →

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 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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