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2019 Peterbilt 520Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2019 Peterbilt 520, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-452 the manufacturer reports only 15% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls8Lowest repair rate 15%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 16, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Peterbilt 520 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
Service brakes10

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

8 recalls

2019 Peterbilt 520 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.

90%repaired · 2024 Q4

Suspension: multiple axle

Recall 22V-939 · Dec 16, 2022 · 15,658 vehicles · 14,023 repaired

Risk. An unstable axle can decrease vehicle stability and control, increasing 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 →

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 →

55%repaired · 2023 Q2

Steering: column

Recall 21V-004 · Jan 11, 2021 · 1,021 vehicles · 562 repaired

Risk. If the steering column loosens from the mounting structure, steering control can become affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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76%repaired · 2021 Q2

Steering

Recall 19V-917 · Dec 20, 2019 · 21 vehicles · 16 repaired

Risk. The improperly mounted steering assist cylinder bracket may break and cause damage to surrounding components and/or lock up the steering, increasing the risk…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

15%repaired · 2020 Q4

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Recall 19V-452 · Jun 14, 2019 · 343 vehicles · 51 repaired

Risk. Rear Turn signals that illuminate at the same time as the brake lights may create confusion and impair the effectiveness of the brake lights, increasing 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 Peterbilt.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other 520 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 520 median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2019 Peterbilt 520, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Quarter Fender FailuresPE20015 · closed Oct 14, 2021
    No recall

Own a 2019 520?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.