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Kenworth T680Model year report

2023 Kenworth T680 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
135,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
9campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Kenworth T680 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2023 Kenworth T680. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and lane departure (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 29% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 135,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 83 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the column shift and 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the reservoir/tank and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2023 Kenworth T680. The contact stated that the dealer previously repaired the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V547000 (Steering). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, traction control, transmission, and hill assist warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11499511, filed 2022-12, 109,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2023 Kenworth T680 with the camper attached. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated before the failure. The contact stated that while standing behind the passenger side seat in between the sleeper portion and the cab, there was an abnormally loud popping sound detected. The vehicle began to move and crashed into the door of an unknown tractor-trailer cab. The vehicle had been parked for approximately 45- 60 minutes before the crash. The contact had to seek medical assistance from a therapist due to the incident. …”

NHTSA complaint #11621540, filed 2024-10, 25,000 miles

Lane departure: “The contact's employer owns a 2023 Kenworth T680. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH with the Lane Departure Mitigation System activated, and the brakes were applied unintendedly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11524865, filed 2023-06, 135,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

29% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 109,000 and 205,000 miles.

0%0–1014%10–2514%25–500%50–750%75–10029%100–15043%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 135,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202220233202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 9 recalls for the 2023 Kenworth T680 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 83 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 83 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kenworth T680

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024530,0007———Too new
20239135,0009———Too new
2020847,0008———Not enough data
20198200,0009———Not enough data
201811238,38015———Not enough data
20179198,15411———Not enough data
20166207,73116———Not enough data
20158348,45511———Not enough data
201410346,27513———Not enough data

All Kenworth T680 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Kenworth T680 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2023 Kenworth T680 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Kenworth T680 is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2023 Kenworth T680 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Kenworth T680 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 135,000 miles and the middle half falls between 109,000 and 205,000 miles; 29% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.