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2025 Kenworth K270 problems

No complaints are listed for the 2025 Kenworth K270. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as KENWORTH K270.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
1
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
7,410
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
12

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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2 recalls.

25V182000

Date: 2025-03-24. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Peterbilt 220, 2022-2026 Kenworth K370, and 2020-2026 K270 Medium-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles. The cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power.

Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the cradle harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25KWD and 25PBD.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

24V433000

Date: 2024-06-12. Systems: STEERING.

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. (excerpt)

Consequence: A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

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 a (excerpt)

Do not drive: Yes. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

12 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
Software2
ENGINE1

11037677

Date: 2026-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

One additional chassis has been added to the chassis list.

11037545

Date: 2026-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

The bulletin has been updated to include vehicles equipped with 141 kWh batteries.

11037541

Date: 2026-09-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

"Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."

11035096

Date: 2026-07-02. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.

Additional US chassis have been added, along with additional Canadian chassis under identical safety recall 26PACB.

11029641

Date: 2026-02-26. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Software updates are available for certain Peterbilt Model 220 BEVs that experience battery pack cell imbalances.

11029642

Date: 2026-02-26. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Certain Model 220, K270, and K370 BEV chassis are broadcasting incorrect VINs to PACCAR Solutions.

11028311

Date: 2026-01-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

CARB Label Procedure Update The repair procedure removes the aftermarket change request, adds GHG label inspection, and directs dealers to open a TCS365 case to order new labels. Warranty codes for inspection and label replacement have been updated. Certain Battery Electric Vehicles that are subj

11027058

Date: 2025-12-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.

Certain vehicle model years 2020-2025 K270, K370, T270, T280, T370, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900 chassis have updated Greenhouse Gas (GHG) labels available for installation.

11027062

Date: 2025-12-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Certain Battery Electric Vehicles that are subject to California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations have Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) labels that are missing the CARB Enhanced EV and FCEV Statement.

11027066

Date: 2025-12-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

A photo of the two ring terminals and a caution statement have been added to the Dana Cradle Harness Removal and Installation Procedure. Safety Recall Parts and procedures are now available. Interim flagging has been removed from chassis in the PACCAR Registration and Warranty System and will no

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
K2700

Same model, other years

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Other Kenworth models, 2025

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