2023 Peterbilt 220 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
Electrical System:propulsion System 2025-03-24 · campaign 25V182000 · 211 vehicles
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2023-09-05 · campaign 23V616000 · 21 vehicles
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth K270, K370, and Peterbilt 220 trucks. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.
Risk: A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) 2022-08-17 · campaign 22V631000 · 1,601 vehicles
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.
Risk: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (17)
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 2026-09-21 · 46-025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the bulletin has been updated to include vehicles equipped with 141 kwh batteries.
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."
Electrical System 2026-02-26 · 46-022 · Service Campaign
certain model 220, k270, and k370 bev chassis are broadcasting incorrect vins to paccar solutions.
Electrical System 2025-05-31 · 98-030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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:
Engine 2024-11-22 · 32-025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-19 · 46-014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information only storage guideline procedures are now available for both medium duty and heavy-duty battery electric vehicles.
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