2025 Kenworth C500 recalls and problems

The 2025 Kenworth C500 has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2025 compares

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1recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

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1 recall

Fuel System

Oct 23, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V789000 · 5,690 vehicles

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth C500, T680, T800, T880, W900, W990, Peterbilt 567, 579, and 589 trucks, equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the fuel pump barrels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. Owners may also contact Cummins Customer Service at 812-377-5000. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWH and 24PBH.

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 nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2025 vs. other Kenworth C500 years

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Questions

Does the 2025 Kenworth C500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2025 Kenworth C500, the latest from Oct 23, 2024 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kenworth C500?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Kenworth C500.