repaired · 2025 Q4
Service brakes, air
Risk. A delay in the trailer brake release can create instability to the trailer and increase the risk of a crash.
2020 Peterbilt 548Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2020 Peterbilt 548. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-661 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Peterbilt 548 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2020 Peterbilt 548 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.
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
2020 vs. every other 548 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 548 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
Own a 2020 548?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.