2026 PETERBILT 520 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 PETERBILT 520
The 2026 PETERBILT 520 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, STEERING.
Recalls for the 2026 PETERBILT 520
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2026 PETERBILT 520, potentially affecting up to 56,698 vehicles.
Recall 25V436000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 56,260 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended. In addition, the lift axles, if lowered, may revert...
Consequence: Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 25PACF.
View full details →Recall 26V022000 — STEERING
| 219 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The right-hand stand-up (RHSU) configuration on the steering cross-shaft may become stressed and fail.
Consequence: A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the steering cross-shafts and replace any damaged or broken cross-shafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 20, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer...
View full details →Recall 26V022000 — STEERING
| 219 vehicles affected
Defect: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth L770 and 2024-2026 Peterbilt 520 vehicles. The right-hand stand-up (RHSU) configuration on the steering cross-shaft may become stressed and fail.
Consequence: A steering cross-shaft that fails can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the steering cross-shafts and replace any damaged or broken cross-shafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 20, 2026. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and Kenworth's customer...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2026 PETERBILT 520
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 PETERBILT 520.
Safety Rating for the 2026 PETERBILT 520
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2026 PETERBILT 520 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 PETERBILT 520
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 PETERBILT 520
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PETERBILT 520
- 2021 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2022 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2023 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2024 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2025 PETERBILT 520 — 0 complaints
- 2026 PETERBILT 520 (current)
Other PETERBILT Models
- PETERBILT 379 — 76 total complaints
- PETERBILT 579 — 52 total complaints
- PETERBILT PETERBILT — 40 total complaints
- PETERBILT 388 — 36 total complaints
- PETERBILT 389 — 34 total complaints
- PETERBILT 357 — 19 total complaints
- PETERBILT 386 — 14 total complaints
- PETERBILT 387 — 14 total complaints