2015 KENWORTH T680 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
11
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 KENWORTH T680
The 2015 KENWORTH T680 has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 15 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by PACCAR Incorporated for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (2 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints), and Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 KENWORTH T680
NHTSA has recorded 15 recalls for the 2015 KENWORTH T680, potentially affecting up to 1,135,037 vehicles.
Recall 24V145000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
| 936 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2009-2021 Kenworth C500, 2012-2021 Kenworth T440, 2009-2015 Kenworth T660, 2015-2024 Kenworth T680, 2009-2024 Kenworth T800, 2009-2020 Kenworth T370, 2014-2023 Kenworth T880, 2011-2016 Kenworth T470, 2023 Kenworth T480, and 2009-2019 Kenworth W900 vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the...
Consequence: Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 12, 2024. Additional owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2025. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's number for this...
View full details →Recall 20V199000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 460,515 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the...
Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer...
View full details →Recall 20V199000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| 460,515 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Peterbilt 330, 335, 337, 340, 348, 365, 367, 384, 386, 387, 388, 389, 567, 579 and 587 vehicles and 2008-2020 Kenworth T170, T270, T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles equipped with NAMUX Software. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the...
Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on June 4, 2020. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Kenworth customer...
View full details →Recall 18V368000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 85,626 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such,...
Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or Kenworth customer...
View full details →Recall 18V368000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| 85,626 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such,...
Consequence: If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or Kenworth customer...
View full details →Recall 18V816000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 1,619 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Kenworth T680 and T880 and Peterbilt 579 trucks, greater than 30 feet long and equipped with side extender mounted intermediate marker lamp/turn signals that do not include a reflex reflector. Since both intermediate side marker lamps and reflex reflectors are required, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle...
Consequence: Missing reflex reflectors can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners and dealers will install reflex reflective tape, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2019. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258. PACCAR's number for this recall is 18KWF, and 18PBC.
View full details →Recall 17V471000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 5,731 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. The spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.
Consequence: A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit to a standard fuse, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2017. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for...
View full details →Recall 17V471000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 5,731 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. The spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short.
Consequence: A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fire at the cab fuse block.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will change the polyfuse switch in the spotlight circuit to a standard fuse, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2017. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for...
View full details →Recall 17V103000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 465 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T680, T880 and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The plastic fuel tee fittings on these trucks may leak fuel.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect fuel tees, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000 and Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's numbers...
View full details →Recall 15V458000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
| 12,551 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, and T880 trucks manufactured January 14, 2010, to May 22, 2015, and equipped with HID Headlamps and the option for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The DRLs are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the DRLs on these vehicles override the hazard...
Consequence: If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on September 167, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 15KWL.
View full details →Recall 15V458000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 12,551 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Kenworth T440, T470, T660, T680, and T880 trucks manufactured January 14, 2010, to May 22, 2015, and equipped with HID Headlamps and the option for Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The DRLs are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the DRLs on these vehicles override the hazard...
Consequence: If the hazard warning lamps are overridden by the DRL, oncoming vehicles may fail to be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will update the cab controller software, free of charge. The recall began on September 167, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000. Kenworth's number for this recall is 15KWL.
View full details →Recall 15V270000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 1,494 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and 2011-2016 Peterbilt 386, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured December 13, 2010, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines and Delco-Remy 40SI alternators, have alternator charge cables that may chafe against...
Consequence: If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line, free of charge. PACCAR issued an interim notification to owners on July 10, 2015. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners...
View full details →Recall 15V310000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 30 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 and 2015 Kenworth T660, T680, and T800 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to April 2, 2014, and 2013 Peterbilt 587 trucks manufactured on August 8, 2012. The affected trucks are built with a driveshaft that may not transmit power to the wheels due to weld failure from corrosion.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective driveshafts, free of charge. The recall began on July 15, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000, or Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. PACCAR's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 15V196000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 24 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks manufactured November 17, 2014, to January 5, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Meritor MT-40-14X rear drive axles that may circulate an inadequate amount of lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.
Consequence: Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a wheel-end fire or crash.
Remedy: Kenworth will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective rear drive axle and inspect the wheel ends for damage, replacing them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at...
View full details →Recall 14V810000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
| 1,623 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2015 Peterbilt 367, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, and 2015 Kenworth T270, T370, T440, T470, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 trucks manufactured from May 23, 2014, to February 13, 2015, equipped with certain air brake actuators. The affected vehicles may experience...
Consequence: Brake drag may result in a wheel end fire.
Remedy: Kenworth and Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the brake chamber, as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners March 3, 2015. The recall began on May 14, 2015. Owners may contact...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 KENWORTH T680
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 KENWORTH T680. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Kenworth T680. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, he noticed smoke coming through the AC vents and from underneath the hood of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and opened the hood of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the water pump was leaking and one of the hose pipe was cracked. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a nearby independent mechanic. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the water pump and the hose pipe needed to be replaced. The parts were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 924,278.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KENWORTH T680. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAVY TRUCK EXHIBITED NUMEROUS FAILURES WITH THE DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURES OF THE NOX SENSOR, DIESEL FUEL DOSING VALVE, THE EGR COOLER, THE HC VALVE, THE AMMONIA SENSOR, THE COMMON RAIL, FUEL PUMP, EXHAUST FLEX PIPE, AND THE COMPUTER ALSO FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE HEAVY TRUCK TO NOT EXCEED 5 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY REPAIR COVERAGE HOWEVER, THE MILEAGE OF 435,000 MILES WAS EXCEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 530,000.*DT*JB
Safety Rating for the 2015 KENWORTH T680
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 KENWORTH T680 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 KENWORTH T680
PACCAR Incorporated has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 KENWORTH T680. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
51012 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Fix-as-Fail: CECU3 software P30-1011-139 software has been released. This software update is not mandatory. This software requires MY2017 PCC software when installed on MY2015/2016 vehicles equipped with PCC.
04-017 — EQUIPMENT
FIX-AS-FAIL: THE HEAT-STAKE MOUNTING STUDS USED TO RETAIN THE FIXED PANEL COVER CAN FATIGUE. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE FORWARD CHASSIS FAIRING PANEL BECOMING LOOSE AND RATTLING.
TIB-E-110 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KENWORTH: A NEW SOFTWARE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE DRIVER PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT (DPA) FOR RETROFITTING TRUCKS TO IMPROVE FUEL ECONOMY AND HAVE MAINTENANCE COSTS REDUCED. MODEL T680, 880. *PE
TIB01-062 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
KENWORTH:PACCAR COMPANY: ESPAR SLEEPER HEATERS OVERHEATING, FREQUENTLY. MODELS T680/880. *LJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 KENWORTH T680
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KENWORTH T680
- 2011 KENWORTH T680 — 0 complaints
- 2012 KENWORTH T680 — 0 complaints
- 2013 KENWORTH T680 — 0 complaints
- 2014 KENWORTH T680 — 18 complaints
- 2015 KENWORTH T680 (current)
- 2016 KENWORTH T680 — 7 complaints
- 2017 KENWORTH T680 — 9 complaints
- 2018 KENWORTH T680 — 17 complaints
- 2019 KENWORTH T680 — 14 complaints
- 2020 KENWORTH T680 — 11 complaints
Other KENWORTH Models
- KENWORTH T2000 — 56 total complaints
- KENWORTH T800 — 49 total complaints
- KENWORTH W900 — 41 total complaints
- KENWORTH KENWORTH — 25 total complaints
- KENWORTH T600 — 21 total complaints
- KENWORTH T880 — 12 total complaints
- KENWORTH CONVENTIONAL — 11 total complaints
- KENWORTH T660 — 10 total complaints