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2027 Peterbilt 579Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2027 Peterbilt 579. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2027 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.

4 recalls

2027 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.

–no report yet

Rear/other: webbing

New

Recall 26V-674 · Oct 14, 2026 · 310 vehicles

Risk. A bunk restraint with improperly secured webbing may fail to adequately restrain vehicle occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

11%repaired · 2026 Q3

Wiring: power distribution module/ipdm

New

Recall 26V-485 · Jul 27, 2026 · 5,925 vehicles · 633 repaired

Risk. A loss of lighting, windshield wipers, ABS function, or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: quick release valve

New

Recall 26V-442 · Jul 8, 2026 · 8 vehicles

Risk. An incorrectly installed quick release valve that does not function properly can increase 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

2027 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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  • Caution
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