NHTSA lists 9 complaints for the 2023 Kenworth T680, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as KENWORTH T680.
Recalls
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9 recalls.
Date: 2025-03-24. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Peterbilt 520, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T680 trucks. The high voltage (HV) contactors may open, causing a sudden loss of high voltage and a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software and replace the electrical harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 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 25PBC and 25KWC.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-12-09. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop functioning.
Consequence: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may not function properly or at all, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWL and 24PBL.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-03-20. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 2021-2025 Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880 and W990 trucks. The right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped, resulting in a loss of communication.
Consequence: A loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission may result in the vehicle becoming disabled after coming to a stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 15, 2025, then phased after that. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24PBE and 24KWE.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-02-23. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: 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 vehi (excerpt)
Consequence: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Additional owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 24KWD. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-01-16. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC).
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Peterbilt 579 and 2023 Kenworth T680 vehicles. Incorrect software in the battery electric heavy duty electronic stability control program may underestimate the mass of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems o (excerpt)
Consequence: An incorrect estimate of the vehicle mass can reduce the performance of the stability control system and increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) and 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 23PBA and 23KWA. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-10-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, and Peterbilt 365, 367, 389, 567, and 579 vehicles. The digital display may freeze and not display critical safety information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Inter (excerpt)
Consequence: The loss of display information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22KWK and 22PBK. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-08-17. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Peterbilt 220, 389, 520, 536, 537, 348, 367, 567, 548, 579, and 2023 Kenworth T680, K270, T440, T880, W990, K370, T280, T380, T480, T800, and W900 vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
Consequence: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWG and 22PBG.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-08-04. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, STRUCTURE.
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T680 tractor trailers. The mud flap may contact the fuel tank while the vehicle is in motion, creating wear on the fuel tank over time.
Consequence: Excessive wear of the fuel tank may allow fuel to spill on the roadway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and install an anti-sail device to prevent the mud flap from contacting the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 1, 2023. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. Paccar's number for this recall is 22KWF.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-07-28. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Kenworth T170, T270, T280, T370, T380, T440, T470, T480, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, C500, and 2022-2023 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 389, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, and 579 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Consequence: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22PBE and 22KWE.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
82 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE | 29 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 14 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
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| STRUCTURE | 3 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
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11037622
Date: 2026-10-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Certain T680 Next Gen short hood chassis may be missing a bolt in the forward fairing.
11037546
Date: 2026-09-23. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Certain Kenworth EMY 2022 T680, T880 and W990 chassis may not contain an EAS operatora s manual in the vehiclea s glovebox literature packet.
11037549
Date: 2026-09-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This bulletin, the troubleshooting procedure, and the BMS Troubleshooting Checklist have been updated to show that the Autometer tool test results can be used in place of the Midtronics tool test results for fulfilling service and warranty requirements.
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."
11037451
Date: 2026-09-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
An exhaust manifold slip joint seal kit is now available for EPA 2017-2024 PACCAR MX-13 engines.
11036341
Date: 2026-08-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
"KW: On certain T680 BEV chassis, installing an updated A/C suction line between the A/C compressor and thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) will help maintain optimal performance and protect the evaporator core tubing and TXV seals. PB: On certain Model 579 BEV chassis, installing an updated A/C suc
11036289
Date: 2026-08-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
The procedure has been updated to include additional steps for verifying the software level on the vehicle electronic control unit (VECU2) and digital display (DD). Steps have also been added to the PACCAR Common Rail Injection 2 (PCI2) software verification.
11036291
Date: 2026-08-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
The verbiage in the Introduction section has been updated.
11035202
Date: 2026-07-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This optional software update is now available for chassis equipped with EMY 2021B-2023 PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines. This update provides customers with additional time to service their trucks before a DEF-related derate occurs. The software is being offered to customers in alignment with recentl
11035150
Date: 2026-07-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
7/17/2026: Removed filter on KW Chassis List.