49
recalls
The Kenworth C500 has 49 recalls covering 515,132 vehicles as reported; model year 2008 is covered by the most (9).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
49
Most for 2008: 9
Units affected
515K
As reported
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Kenworth C500 by component
- Service brakes, air9 · 7,160 units
- Steering8 · 75K units
- Electrical system7 · 32K units
- Engine and engine cooling4 · 198K units
- Exterior lighting4 · 19K units
- Suspension4 · 2,475 units
- Power train3 · 31K units
- Visibility3 · 122K units
Kenworth C500 recalls
The 25 newest of 49
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Questions and answers
Is the 2025 Kenworth C500 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2025 Kenworth C500. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Kenworth C500 have?
49 recalls cover the Kenworth C500, for 515,132 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, air (9 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Kenworth C500?
Electrical system: named in 1 of the 5 safety complaints about the Kenworth C500, then tires (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.