2022 Kenworth W900 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:vehicle Controls:steering (1)
Safety recalls (4)
Seat Belts 2023-10-26 · campaign 23V717000 · 3,841 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An unsecured seat belt connection may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Steering 2022-07-28 · campaign 22V547000 · 47,500 vehicles
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.
Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2021-07-20 · campaign 21V546000 · 6,916 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Inoperative windshield defrost may reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Engine 2021-02-17 · campaign 21V080000 · 132 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (27)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-13 · 42-070 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
due to supplier constraints, an authorized aftermarket surge tank has been made available.
Engine 2026-09-11 · P001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"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."
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings 2026-08-13 · 24KWL/PBL · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the verbiage in the introduction section has been updated.
Engine 2026-06-06 · E311 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the paccar powertrain prognostics webcast video link has been removed. it will be included with updated information at a later date.
Engine 2026-05-18 · E311 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
kenworth - the warranty section has been updated to include peterbilt-specific srt codes for cross-division repair filing.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-16 · 14-034 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bogie crossmember torque value update - procedure has been updated to correct torque values.
Showing the 6 most recent of 27 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-04-07 · Steering · 💥 crash“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 a…”
2022-07-12 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:vehicle Controls:steering · 💥 crash“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.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.