2021 Peterbilt 348Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Peterbilt 348. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-391 the manufacturer reports only 45% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 9, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Peterbilt 348 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.

4 recalls

2021 Peterbilt 348 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.

76%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: software

Recall 24V-915 · Dec 9, 2024 · 220,764 vehicles · 168,017 repaired

Risk. Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System)…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

92%repaired · 2023 Q2

Service brakes, air

Recall 21V-328 · May 10, 2021 · 13 vehicles · 12 repaired

Risk. The pressure plate may tear the diaphragm, causing a loss of air pressure and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2022 Q2

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 20V-506 · Aug 26, 2020 · 1,097 vehicles · 1,051 repaired

Risk. The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

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 Peterbilt.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other 348 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 348 median. How we score

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