Kenworth C500 years to avoid
Across 1975–2025, no single C500 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2012 drew the most complaints; 2025 the fewest.
5
Total complaints
49
Recall campaigns
1975–2025
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every C500 year
Common questions
What is the best year for the Kenworth C500?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among C500 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Kenworth C500 have?
Across all model years, the C500 has 49 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.