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2025 Kenworth T800 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2025 Kenworth T800 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other T800 years?

T800 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted8 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 2 complaints1995: 2 complaints1996: 1 complaints1997: 8 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 4 complaints2000: 6 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 3 complaints2005: 6 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 1 complaints2008: 2 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints
T800 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2025 Kenworth T800 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V789000Fuel SystemOctober 23, 2024 · 5,690 units

Defect

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, and 589 trucks, equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump barrels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Owners may also contact Cummins Customer Service at 812-377-5000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWH and 24PBH.

2025 Kenworth T800 — common questions

Is the 2025 Kenworth T800 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Kenworth T800 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Kenworth T800. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.