VehicleVerdict

Kenworth T280 years to avoid

Across 2021–2026, no single T280 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2023 drew the most complaints; 2026 the fewest.

1

Total complaints

19

Recall campaigns

2021–2026

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Kenworth T280 NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Kenworth T280 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every T280 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202602
202507
202409
2023112
202207
202106

Common questions

What is the best year for the Kenworth T280?

By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among T280 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Kenworth T280 have?

Across all model years, the T280 has 19 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 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.