30
recalls
The Peterbilt 388 has 30 recalls covering 767,960 vehicles as reported; model year 2008 is covered by the most (19).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
30
Most for 2008: 19
Units affected
768K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
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.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Peterbilt 388, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Tires14
- Wheels11
- Structure4
- Electrical system2
- Engine1
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Complaints
- 21
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Peterbilt 388 by component
- Electrical system4 · 3,977 units
- Engine and engine cooling4 · 12K units
- Steering4 · 17K units
- Service brakes, air3 · 19K units
- Equipment2 · 214K units
- Power train2 · 13K units
- Tires2 · 1,891 units
- Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 461K units
Peterbilt 388 recalls
The 25 newest of 30
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Questions and answers
Is the 2020 Peterbilt 388 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2020 Peterbilt 388. 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 Peterbilt 388 have?
30 recalls cover the Peterbilt 388, for 767,960 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (4 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Peterbilt 388?
Tires: named in 14 of the 21 safety complaints about the Peterbilt 388, then wheels (11). 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.