Peterbilt recalls and safety
294 recalls since 1968 · 291 owner complaints since 1995
294
vehicle recalls since 1968
294
vehicle recalls since 1968
Peterbilt has had 294 vehicle recalls since 1968, covering 1.96 million vehicles as reported. In 2025 there were 7 recalls for 63,574 vehicles, down 30.0% from 2024. The Peterbilt 579 has the most recalls (60). Owners filed 11 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
7
-30.0% vs 2024
2026 so far
5
7,021 units
All recalls
294
Since 1968
Units affected
1.96M
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
1
Owners told not to drive
Complaints, 12 mo
11
-38.9% vs 12 months before
Recalls per year
Peterbilt vehicle recalls each year since 1968, and the vehicles they covered
Peterbilt models
60 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 579 | 60 | 1.51M | 42 | - |
| 567 | 58 | 1.50M | 8 | - |
| 367 | 54 | 1.28M | 0 | - |
| Peterbilt | 50 | 86K | 42 | - |
| 389 | 48 | 1.38M | 23 | - |
| 365 | 46 | 1.28M | 1 | - |
| 320 | 36 | 110K | 6 | - |
| 387 | 34 | 783K | 11 | - |
| 330 | 34 | 680K | 3 | - |
| 379 | 33 | 358K | 60 | - |
| 388 | 30 | 768K | 21 | - |
| 386 | 30 | 622K | 12 | - |
| 357 | 28 | 358K | 19 | - |
| 348 | 26 | 851K | 0 | - |
| 378 | 25 | 351K | 3 | - |
| 385 | 25 | 351K | 0 | - |
| 520 | 24 | 422K | 4 | - |
| 587 | 23 | 813K | 6 | - |
| 384 | 23 | 550K | 0 | - |
| 337 | 22 | 832K | 3 | - |
| 548 | 22 | 484K | 2 | - |
| 536 | 22 | 486K | 0 | - |
| 537 | 19 | 484K | 1 | - |
| 220 | 14 | 35K | 0 | - |
| 335 | 11 | 471K | 4 | - |
The 25 models with the most recalls, of 60. Download the CSV for all of them.
What can go wrong
Peterbilt recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Peterbilt recalls by component
- Steering46 · 198K units
- Service brakes, air41 · 45K units
- Electrical system26 · 166K units
- Suspension23 · 31K units
- Power train22 · 117K units
- Engine and engine cooling19 · 112K units
- Exterior lighting12 · 94K units
- Fuel system, diesel8 · 13K units
Owner complaints
Safety complaints Peterbilt owners filed, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
11 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most, all years
- Electrical system47
- Tires46
- Power train35
- Engine and engine cooling27
- Steering25
- Suspension23
- Wheels22
- Complaints
- 291
- Crashes reported
- 21
- Fires reported
- 37
- People injured
- 8
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Latest Peterbilt recalls
The newest of 294. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
Related pages
Questions and answers
How many recalls did Peterbilt have in 2025?
7 Peterbilt vehicle recalls in 2025, covering 63,574 vehicles, compared with 10 in 2024. In 2026 there have been 5 so far.
Which Peterbilt models have the most recalls?
The 579 (60), the 567 (58) and the 367 (54) have the most recalls since 1968. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Peterbilt recall problem?
Steering: 46 of the 294 Peterbilt recalls, followed by service brakes, air (41).
What do Peterbilt owners complain about most?
Electrical system, named in 47 of the 291 safety complaints Peterbilt owners filed since 1995, then tires (46). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Peterbilt?
Yes: 1 Peterbilt recall tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired. The newest is from Jun 12, 2024: Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280 and 14 more (2025): Steering.
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. Makes and models are written as published.