2016 Kenworth T680 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 319,220miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Kenworth T680, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 319,220 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Have someone remotely hacking into ECM board turning off things on trucks had freightliner years back they kept remotely shutting off opt idle an jake brake had international in 2014 they threw on trailer brakes trying to wreck truck straightened out then they did again in snow storm? On I-80 in iowa”
NHTSA complaint #11062559, filed 2018-01, 319,220 milesRelated recalls
- 21V00N000Dec 29, 2021PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Peterbilt 567, 579, 2021-2022 Peterbilt 536, 2017-2021 Kenworth T880, 2016-2022 Kenworth T680…Covers: Kenworth T680 2016–2022, Peterbilt 579 2016–2022, 567 2016–2022 +4 more
- 15V597000Sep 24, 2015Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kenworth T370, T660, T680, T800, T880, and W900 vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to…Covers: Kenworth T680 2016, Peterbilt 579 2016, 337 2016 +10 more
- 15V270000May 8, 2015PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Kenworth T660, T680, T880 trucks manufactured February 18, 2013, to April 10, 2015, and…Covers: Kenworth T680 2014–2016, Peterbilt 579 2011–2016, 587 2011–2016 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 11035148Jul 16, 2026The campaign expiration date has been changed to 03/01/2027.
- 11033351May 6, 2026Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available.
- 10188467Feb 25, 2021Non-Safety Campaign â The batteries may drain quickly due to the VECU not going to sleep. Updated VECU software is available to resolve the issue.
- 10185190Dec 18, 2020Fix-As-Fail - Prior versions of Eaton Endurant transmission software may be prone to setting Linear Clutch Actuator (LCA) fault codes leading to possible LCA hardware replacement.
- 10177021Jun 8, 2020Information Only: This bulletin provides dealers with a battery warranty quick reference guide to ensure the appropriate tests for battery warranty are performed in order to…
- 10173212Mar 3, 2020Information Only â Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
- 10171030Jan 3, 2020Information Only: The AutoStart System Test does not recognize the hood opening and closing when running the test on a model 579 or 567 chassis equipped with a VECU software…
- 10169706Dec 19, 2019Emissions Campaign â The Engine Overspeed lamp may illuminate during a smoke opacity test. A software update is available to resolve the issue.
- 10169787Dec 18, 2019Information Only - Vehicles built with NAMUX software from 2013 to present may experience accuracy issues with the tachometer. The issue can be temporarily resolved using any one…
- 10161168Jun 10, 2019Fix as Fail: Vehicles built 11/30/15 to 7/18/16 may display an error message in the Service Advised display after updating CECU software.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Kenworth T680
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Kenworth T680
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology