The worst 2025 Peterbilt 220 problems
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Recalls 2
Electrical system: propulsion system
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Peterbilt 220, 2022-2026 Kenworth K370, and 2020-2026 K270 Medium-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles. The cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the cradle harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220 and Kenworth's customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 25KWD and 25PBD.
Recall number 25V182000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to break.
- Risk
- A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2024. Owners may contact Kenworth customer service at 1‑425‑828‑5888 and Peterbilt customer service at 1‑940‑591‑4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 24KWG and 24PBG.
Recall number 24V433000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Peterbilt 220 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The bulletin has been updated to include vehicles equipped with 141 kWh batteries.
- "Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes
- Software updates are available for certain Peterbilt Model 220 BEVs that experience battery pack cell...
- Certain Model 220, K270, and K370 BEV chassis are broadcasting incorrect VINs to PACCAR Solutions.
- CARB Label Procedure Update The repair procedure removes the aftermarket change request, adds GHG label...
- Certain Battery Electric Vehicles that are subject to California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations...
- A photo of the two ring terminals and a caution statement have been added to the Dana Cradle Harness...
- 5/29/2025: A new Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX) Service Tool Kit service manual (SM034-022) has...
- Safety Recall – Interim Notification Certain Medium Duty Battery Electric Vehicles (MD BEV) may experience...
- Information Only New diagnostic tool is required to support PACCAR Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture...
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Is the 2025 Peterbilt 220 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2025 Peterbilt 220.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Peterbilt 220?
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How many recalls does the 2025 Peterbilt 220 have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and steering.
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