CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Kenworth T380 has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).
2025 Kenworth T380 recalls
Fuel Hose Can Separate, Causing Leak and Stall
Certain heavy-duty trucks may have remote fuel filter hoses that can separate from their fitting.
Lights May Not Work Properly; Lift Axles May Drop
Certain 2024-2026 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks have a software problem in the lighting control module.
Hazard lights and dash display brightness may fail
The exterior lighting switch in these trucks can fail, so the hazard warning lights may not work and the instrument display's brightness adjustment may stop responding.
Braking and stability systems may fail, raising crash risk
The electronic control unit (ECU) that runs the anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, active cruise control and collision mitigation system can receive electrical noise or a weak signal.
Wheel Bearings May Overheat, Risking Fire or Crash
Certain heavy trucks may have front axle wheel hubs with too little bearing lubricant.
Steering Parts May Break, Causing Loss of Steering Control
Certain tie rod or drag link assemblies may contain a ball stud that was improperly heat-treated, so the ball stud can break.
Steering Gear Teeth May Crack, Risking Loss of Steering
Certain heavy trucks may have a steering gear sector shaft that was improperly heat-treated during manufacturing.
Gear Shifter Connection Can Fail, Disabling Truck After Stop
A right-hand gear shifter stalk connector may have been improperly crimped, which can cause a loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission.
Steering Gear May Lose Control, Risking a Crash
Certain 2024-2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks may have steering gear assemblies that were assembled with fewer recirculating balls than required.
Most common 2025 Kenworth T380 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
Accident Description: 2025 Kenworth T380 Model: 2025 Kenworth T380 VIN: [XXX] Date of Incident: [XXX] Location: Ontario, Canada On [XXX], while operating a 2025 Kenworth T380 on a straight section of highway in Ontario, Canada, the steering system suddenly became unresponsive while traveling at approximately 64 mph. I believe this failure is directly related to the USK tie rod ends, which are associated with two known open recalls concerning USK ball studs. At the time of the incident, no early warning indicators or mechanical symptoms were present to suggest imminent failure. Without warning, the vehicle veered sharply to the left, causing a complete loss of control. The truck subsequen
Flowmark of Kansas city Missouri built my company a truck. When adding an upfit body (AKA septic tank skid unit) there was no motor carrier calculation done for the rear axle weight. Upon my arrival to pick up the truck I could see that the rear axle was overloaded. Addressed with flowmark and they admitted a calculation had not been done. They moved the unit forward to the correct position, during this time no care was taken when drilling the new mounting holes, in which case resulted in 21 holes too close together. This truck is not safe, nor does it meet the manufactures recommendations. I took the truck to a Kenworth dealer and they have provided the documentation that says this truck i
2025 Kenworth T380 questions
Does the 2025 Kenworth T380 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2025 Kenworth T380: Fuel Hose Can Separate, Causing Leak and Stall; Lights May Not Work Properly; Lift Axles May Drop; Hazard lights and dash display brightness may fail; Braking and stability systems may fail, raising crash risk; Wheel Bearings May Overheat, Risking Fire or Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kenworth T380?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Kenworth T380 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.