no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NewRisk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2025 Peterbilt 537Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 Peterbilt 537, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-436 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Peterbilt 537 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2025 Peterbilt 537 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Lighting control module: software
Risk. Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Inoperative hazard lights cannot alert other drivers as intended.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System)…
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repaired · 2026 Q2
Link: connection
Do not driveRisk. A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Steering
Risk. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
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
2025 vs. every other 537 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 537 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
In owners' words
What 537 owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When the wipers are turned on in the low speed, they switch to interval mode when the turn signal switch is activated. When the turn signal switch is in the off position, the wipers will remain on interval. To get the wipers back into the low setting, you have to jiggle the turn signal switch to…
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