2021 Peterbilt 220 recalls and problems

The 2021 Peterbilt 220 has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2021 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

2recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Electrical System

Mar 24, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V182000 · 211 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Power Train

Aug 17, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V630000 · 4 vehicles

Problem: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth K270 and 2021 Peterbilt 220 vehicles. Software programing may prevent the electric power train control unit from processing stability control commands while in regenerative braking mode.

Risk: Failure to process stability control commands may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will update the electric power train control unit with a software, free of charge. All vehicles were remedied in October. 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 22KWH and 22PBH.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2021 vs. other Peterbilt 220 years

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Questions

Does the 2021 Peterbilt 220 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2021 Peterbilt 220, the latest from Mar 24, 2025 (electrical 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 2021 Peterbilt 220?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Peterbilt 220.