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2025 Kenworth W900 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2025 Kenworth W900 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

2

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 W900 years?

W900 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted12 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 1 complaints1991: 0 complaints1994: 1 complaints1995: 1 complaints1996: 0 complaints1997: 1 complaints1998: 4 complaints1999: 6 complaints2000: 12 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 2 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 1 complaints2022: 3 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 0 complaints
W900 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2025 Kenworth W900 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.

24V433000SteeringJune 12, 2024 · 7,410 units

Defect

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWG and 24PBG.

2025 Kenworth W900 — common questions

Is the 2025 Kenworth W900 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2025 Kenworth W900 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Kenworth W900. 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.