Kenworth T680 problems and complaints, 2014 to 2018
21 NHTSA owner complaints and 26 recalls across 2 model years, 2014 to 2018. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 21complaints
- 26recalls
- 1reported crashes
- 2reported fires
- 0reported injuries
Which Kenworth T680 years should you avoid?
We cover 2 model years of the Kenworth T680, too few to say which stand out.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
Recalls (26)
Brakes · 24V145000 · Feb 2024 · model year 2018
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Steering · 22V277000 · Apr 2022 · model year 2018
Fastener failure can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Electrical system · 21V00N000 · Dec 2021 · model year 2018
The operator may be unaware of a system malfunction or the presence of excessive methane levels, increasing the risk of injury or fire.
Brakes · 20V593000 · Sep 2020 · model year 2018
Longer than expected service-brake release timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 20V199000 · Apr 2020 · model years 2014, 2018
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Safety · 19V275000 · Apr 2019 · model year 2018
Unexpected vehicle movement may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Transmission · 18V931000 · Dec 2018 · model year 2018
Unintended movement of a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Seat belts · 18V870000 · Dec 2018 · model year 2018
If the seat belt buckle assembly separates, it can prevent the occupant from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 18V816000 · Nov 2018 · model years 2014, 2018
Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Engine · 18V657000 · Sep 2018 · model year 2018
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 18V368000 · Jun 2018 · model year 2018
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 18V092000 · Feb 2018 · model year 2018
A truck that does not move as expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 17V840000 · Dec 2017 · model year 2018
If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 17V471000 · Jul 2017 · model year 2014
A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
Fuel system · 17V443000 · Jul 2017 · model year 2018
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 17V103000 · Feb 2017 · model year 2018
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Exterior lighting · 15V458000 · Jul 2015 · model year 2014
If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 15V310000 · May 2015 · model year 2014
If the weld fails causing a loss of power to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Electrical system · 15V270000 · May 2015 · model year 2014
If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Safety · 14V027000 · Jan 2014 · model year 2014
If the parking brake is on the non-driven axle the vehicle could roll away when the parking brakes are set, resulting in an increased risk of a crash.
Safety · 14V012000 · Jan 2014 · model year 2014
If the door latch assembly becomes permanently locked while closed occupants could be prevented from exiting the vehicle in the event of a crash or fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Seat belts · 14V013000 · Jan 2014 · model year 2014
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Exterior lighting · 13V612000 · Dec 2013 · model year 2014
If the stop/tail/turn light is not illuminated, the driver's intentions would not be communicated, which increases the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 13V222000 · May 2013 · model year 2014
Unintended engine startup could cause injury to a person working in the engine compartment. Vehicles with standard transmissions may experience unexpected movement, which may result in personal injury or a crash.
Seat belts · 13V091000 · Mar 2013 · model year 2014
In the event of a crash, a frayed seat belt could cause the belt to separate from the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Electrical system · 13V048000 · Feb 2013 · model year 2014
An unexpected loss of lighting during vehicle operation may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the truck's visibility to other drivers or pedestrians, increasing the risk of crash.