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2023 Peterbilt 220 problems

No complaints are listed for the 2023 Peterbilt 220. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-07.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as PETERBILT 220.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
3
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
1,601
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
17

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

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

Recalls

3 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.

23V616000

Date: 2023-09-05. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, and Peterbilt 220 trucks. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.

Consequence: A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. 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 23KWG and 23PBG.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

22V631000

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.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

17 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
ENGINE2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
EQUIPMENT2
POWER TRAIN2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
Equipment1
SERVICE BRAKES1

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."

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.

11019172

Date: 2025-05-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

5/29/2025: A new Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX) Service Tool Kit service manual (SM034-022) has been released to provide general use information. The new EMUX Service Tool Kit improves cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing risk of component damage. 4/29/2025:

11010926

Date: 2024-11-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Info Only Unnecessary starter replacements can result from customer complaints regarding engine starting issues. A new Starter Troubleshooting Guide has been created to provide a comprehensive list of starting system checks, which should reduce unnecessary starter replacements and associated warran

11008566

Date: 2024-09-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Information Only Storage guideline procedures are now available for both Medium Duty and Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles.

11008569

Date: 2024-09-14. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Information Only New diagnostic tool is required to support PACCAR Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX). The EMUX Service Tool Kit will help improve cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing the risk of component damage.

11007667

Date: 2024-08-02. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

BEV Phase 2 tools have been added to the BEV required tools lists.

11003064

Date: 2024-06-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

220EV Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) rely on 12V batteries that act as a buffer when the converter cannot meet peak 12V demand, causing additional stress to the batteries. This can lead to depleted 12V batteries.

11003067

Date: 2024-06-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

On certain Peterbilt Model 220EV Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), timer 2 for the HEDA? Telematic device may malfunction inside the cab harness. Due to this malfunction, the fuse for the telematic device is being triggered. If fuse has blown, the timer may malfunction.

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
2200

Same model, other years

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Other Peterbilt models, 2023

  • 579: 3 complaints
  • 320: 0 complaints
  • 325: 0 complaints
  • 330: 0 complaints
  • 337: 0 complaints
  • 348: 0 complaints
  • 365: 0 complaints
  • 367: 0 complaints

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