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 548Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 Peterbilt 548, most often about the engine. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-903 the manufacturer reports only 34% 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 548 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2025 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.
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 Q3
Power train: axle hubs
Risk. Insufficient lubrication may cause the wheel hub to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire, or result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a…
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 Q2
Gear box: shaft sector
Risk. Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a 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 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
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 548 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The truck has a violent vibration, you can feel it while sitting in the drivers seat the steering wheel and also the steps getting into the truck, pretty much the whole CAB vibrates. Truck was taken to Peterbilt in Plainville, MA and upon three and half weeks of them trying to diagnose the issue…
Own a 2025 548?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.