2019 Kenworth T680 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Kenworth T680, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“We have under hood fire during operating the truck. The driver was driving in TX. The police and fire department need to be involved to extinguish the fire. The truck need to be towed to terminal. The two dealers were doing estimate and the try to look up the causes of the fire, but is seems they not able to find it. We asked some privet mechanics and they think that fire could start from starter. The truck is 2019 T680 455,972 miles with engine Paccar MX-13. The truck is available fot inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #11544747, filed 2023-09Related 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
Related service bulletins
- 11033351May 6, 2026Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available.
- 11032284Apr 1, 2026EPA17-24 MX Fuel Injector Connector - This bulletin has been revised to include all EPA17-24 and CARB24 PACCAR MX engines.
- 10208770Feb 4, 2022Due to major data carriers phasing out 3G networks, chassis currently utilizing first generation Peoplenet Mobile Gateway (PMG001) will experience severe 3G service degradation…
- 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.
- 10185188Dec 18, 2020Non-Safety Campaign â Vehicles with PACCAR transmissions may experience transmission service lamp activation, no gear engagement from neutral, and/or DTC 511 FMI 7 or 10 is…
- 10182216Oct 12, 2020Fix-As-Fail â The Battery Management System (BMS) may report the incorrect battery condition. Additional diagnostics are available to correctly determine and repair the root…
- 10179371Aug 26, 2020Fix-As-Fail â The Master Switch Module (MSM) may lose dash switch memory and functionality when the battery disconnect switch is cycled. An improved MSM is available to resolve…
- 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…
- 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…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Kenworth T680
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Kenworth T680
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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