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2022 Kenworth W900 Recalls & Complaints

The 2022 Kenworth W900 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kenworth dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Kenworth W900. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2022 Kenworth W900 owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kenworth W900, describing incidents dated October 4, 2021 to July 12, 2022.

Most-cited components

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2 complaints
Steering 1 complaint

Of the 2 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across both complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11515902 · Filed April 7, 2023
Driving a 2022 Kenworth w900 studio sleep. Stopped for fuel, fixed coffee, and walked my dog. Thirteen miles later the truck just started vibrating and immediately took a left turn into the center barrior. The truck hasnt even had its first oil change. Front BUMPERS and fenders had mimimal damge.the…
ODI #11473546 · Filed July 12, 2022
2022 KENWORTH W900. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND STEERED TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL BARRIER.

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Seat Belt May Fail

NHTSA #23V717000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice

Reported October 26, 2023 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 3,841 vehicles

Repair completion: 38.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 23KWK · Owners notified March 20, 2024

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T660, 2018-2024 Kenworth T800 and W900 vehicles. An additional spacer may have been added to the joint that connects the seat to the seat belt tether and buckle, causing an unsecured connection.

Safety consequence

An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and remove the additional spacer and replace the bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this recall is 23KWK.

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.

Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly

NHTSA #22V547000 · Steering · NHTSA notice

Reported July 28, 2022 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 47,500 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 22PBE, 22KWE · Owners notified September 26, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Windshield Defrost Failure

NHTSA #21V546000 · Visibility — Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System · NHTSA notice

Reported July 20, 2021 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 6,916 vehicles

Repair completion: 70.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 21KWE · Owners notified June 14, 2022

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The HVAC controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the PCBA board, resulting in windshield defrost failure.

Safety consequence

Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace HVAC control head, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Remedy parts are expected to be available mid-June, 2022. Owners may contact PACCAR's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth). PACCAR's number for this recall is 21KWE.

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.

Flywheel Capscrews Not Tightened Properly

NHTSA #21V080000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported February 17, 2021 · PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected: 132 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 21KWA / 21PBB · Owners notified March 29, 2021

Defect description

PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Kenworth T680, T880, W990, T800, W900 and Peterbilt 579, 567, 389, 367 vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.

Safety consequence

A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the capscrews and the engine will also be inspected for damage and, if necessary, repaired, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2021. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888 (Kenworth) or 1-940-591-4220 (Peterbilt). PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 21KWA and 21PBB.

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.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2022 Kenworth W900. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Kenworth W900.

Steering; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

ODI #11515902

Crash 2 injuries

Incident: October 4, 2021 · Filed: April 7, 2023

Driving a 2022 Kenworth w900 studio sleep. Stopped for fuel, fixed coffee, and walked my dog. Thirteen miles later the truck just started vibrating and immediately took a left turn into the center barrior. The truck hasnt even had its first oil change. Front BUMPERS and fenders had mimimal damge.the front sterring sytem and tires were demolishes as was the roof of truck. My team member driver suffered 9 fracured ribs and still has complications most everyday Truck had post accident report by az dept of public saftey #3 on that report says missing or defective part.

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

ODI #11473546

Crash

Incident: July 12, 2022 · Filed: July 12, 2022

2022 KENWORTH W900. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND STEERED TO THE LEFT ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL BARRIER.

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