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2021 Peterbilt 220
2 recall campaigns and 0 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2021 Peterbilt 220; the recalls concern electrical system and power train.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated (manufacturer campaign 25KWD & 25PBD).
Defect, as filed: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth K270 and 2021 Peterbilt 220 vehicles. Software programing may prevent the electric power train control unit from processing stability control commands while in regenerative braking mode.
Consequence: Failure to process stability control commands may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the electric power train control unit with a software, free of charge. All vehicles were remedied in October. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's numbers for this recall are 22KWH and 22PBH.
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated (manufacturer campaign 22KWH, 22PBH).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Peterbilt 220 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | 0 | 7,572 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | 21,091 |
| 2017 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,975 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 3,064 |
| 2020 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 215 |
| 2022 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 211 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,833 |
| 2024 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 211 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 7,621 |
| 2026 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 211 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Peterbilt 220 model years · Peterbilt: 43 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2021 Peterbilt 220 have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 25V182000, was reported to NHTSA on 24 Mar 2025 and concerns electrical system:propulsion system. Across all model years the Peterbilt 220 line has 14 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2021 Peterbilt 220?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2021 Peterbilt 220 complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.