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2025 Peterbilt 579Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2025 Peterbilt 579. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-436 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 71%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 26, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Peterbilt 579 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.

7 recalls

2025 Peterbilt 579 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.

71%repaired · 2026 Q3

Lighting control module: software

Recall 25V-436 · Jun 26, 2025 · 56,260 vehicles · 39,713 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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)…

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80%repaired · 2026 Q2

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Do not drive

Recall 24V-433 · Jun 12, 2024 · 7,410 vehicles · 5,891 repaired

Risk. A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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74%repaired · 2026 Q2

Gear box: shaft sector

Recall 24V-233 · Mar 27, 2024 · 782 vehicles · 576 repaired

Risk. Fractured steering gear teeth 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

2025 vs. every other 579 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 579 median. How we score

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