2020 Kenworth T680 Problems

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Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Kenworth T680.

20192022
Complaints
11
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
9

Worst 2020 Kenworth T680 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

POWER TRAIN

#22 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES

Avg mileage:47,000 mi
#31 complaints

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Kenworth T680.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
POWER TRAIN5
SERVICE BRAKES247,000 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL147,000 mi

Recalls for 2020 Kenworth T680

9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~947,967 vehicles.

24V145000SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
~936 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2014-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

22V277000STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
~17,641 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T880, T800, W900, W990; and 2018-2020 Peterbilt 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 567, and 579 vehicles. The Dana D-Series axle steer arm fasteners that attach the steering arm to the steering knuckle may fail.

21V00N000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
~1,107 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth T680, 2018-2020 Kenworth T440, 2020 Kenworth T270, and 2021 Kenworth T280 vehicles. The methane detection system will not function if the system loses power.

20V593000SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
~1,416 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with a 2.1m Cab and WABCO 6S/6M ABS brake system with drum brakes. The brake systems were manufactured with a standard rear-brake ABS modulator valve instead of a quick release valve, which may exceed the intended service-brake release timing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

20V199000ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
~460,515 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."

20V199000SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
~460,515 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."

19V340000VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
~3,907 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Peterbilt 520 and 579 vehicles and Kenworth T680, T880 and W990 vehicles. The mirror glass may detach from the mirror carrier plate due to inadequate adhesion.

19V275000PARKING BRAKE
~1,837 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2018-2020 T680 and T880 tandem axle vehicles equipped with a parking brake on a single axle and certain models of automated manual transmissions. During cold temperatures, the signal from the park brake pressure switch to the transmission controller may be delayed possibly resulting in the vehicle moving unexpectedly.

19V176000SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
~93 affected

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T680, T800, T880, W900 and W990 trucks. The rear axles may not contain oil.

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