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2022 Peterbilt 520Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2022 Peterbilt 520. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-547 the manufacturer reports only 76% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 76%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 24, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Peterbilt 520 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

2022 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.

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 →

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 →

76%repaired · 2024 Q2

Steering

Recall 22V-547 · Jul 28, 2022 · 47,500 vehicles · 36,049 repaired

Risk. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2022 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

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Own a 2022 520?

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