How many recalls does the 2026 Peterbilt 579 have?

The 2026 Peterbilt 579 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2026 Peterbilt 579 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2026 Peterbilt 579?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

2026 Peterbilt 579 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2026 Peterbilt 579 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 56,260 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 25V436000 2025-06-26 56,260 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…

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.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact was the operator of a 2026 peterbilt 579 for an employer. The contact stated that whether driving 30 mph or 65 mph, after another vehicle entered the lane in front of the vehicle, the forward collision avoidance: aeb and lane keep assist systems erroneously activated and brought the…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-07-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2026 Peterbilt 579 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.