How many recalls does the 2022 Kenworth T180 have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Kenworth T180 as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Kenworth will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2022 Kenworth T180 is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2022 Kenworth T180.

Are recall repairs on a 2022 Kenworth T180 free?

Usually. Federal law requires Kenworth to remedy recalls on the 2022 T180 free of charge at an authorized Kenworth dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2022 Kenworth T180 affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2022 Kenworth T180, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Kenworth T180?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2022 Kenworth T180.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2022 Kenworth T180 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2022 Kenworth T180 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kenworth dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Kenworth T180. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

NHTSA #24V190000

Reported March 20, 2024 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 70,509 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

NHTSA #24V017000

Reported January 15, 2024 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 10,611 vehicles

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Peterbilt 535, 536, 537, 548, and Kenworth T180, T280, T380, T480 trucks. The glass lock ring on the cab mirror assembly may not be fully seated, allowing the mirror glass to detach.

Safety consequence

A detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the mirror glass lock ring and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 23, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and/or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWA and 24PBA.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

NHTSA #22V424000

Reported June 15, 2022 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 3 vehicles

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180 and 2023 Kenworth T280 and Peterbilt 535 vehicles. The ABS telltale was not enabled on certain vehicles, and will not illuminate even during an ABS malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

Safety consequence

An inoperational ABS system may not notify the driver of a malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will perform a complete software update to correct the parameter setting, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWC and 22PBC.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA #22V425000

Reported June 15, 2022 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 402 vehicles

Defect description

PACCAR, Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T180, 2021-2023 Kenworth T280, 2022-2023 Kenworth T380, 2022-2023 Peterbilt 536, and 537 vehicles. Internal components of the transmission actuator may slip, causing the actuator to become miscalibrated.

Safety consequence

A miscalibrated actuator may cause the transmission to shift into an unexpected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the transmission actuator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth); 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's number for this recall is 22KWD and 22PBD.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Kenworth T180 model years

Check your 2022 Kenworth T180 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Kenworth T180 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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