Model year

2016 Kenworth K300

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recall campaigns covering this model year1379 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Kenworth K300 by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2016 Kenworth K300

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Kenworth K300
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
15V-206Apr 7, 2015Each time the cruise control speed decrease button is pressed, the vehicle speed will actually increase by one mile per hourSpeed control379Software update
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Kenworth K300

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    Service bulletins

    13 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • P001 Sep 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      "Kenworth: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 2 chassis added to the chassis list. Peterbilt: Dealers should check the chassis list and SIR weekly for VIN changes. 10 chassis added to the chassis list."
    • 43-071 Sep 21, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fix-As-Fail – Due to undersupply issues, only a limited supply of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors are available. As a temporary solution, after PACCAR confirms a DEF sensor is not available, a temporary software update will allow a vehicle to continue op…
    • 02-160 Feb 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only – Windshield washer pumps have a high No Trouble Found rate. Washer pumps may fail to spray due to a clogged filter.
    • 26-037 Dec 18, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fix-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.
    • 13-054 Jul 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fix-As-Fail - Bendix New-Gen Lightweight Steer Axle Drum Brake Spider Cracking
    • 32-015 Jun 8, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information 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 prevent battery warranty claims filed with incorrect or incomplete information.
    • 43-066 Mar 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      DEF tank covers may become loose and potentially crack on vehicles built before October 2019 with DEF tank part number M86-6221-003**(TANK-DEF MEDIUM ASSY) and M86-6222-003**(TANK-DEF LARGE, ASSY). Resolution is to resolve the vibration on the tank cover b…
    • 34-085 Mar 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only – Vehicles may have the connector seals on the wheel speed sensor incorrectly installed, which may lead to water intrusion and corrosion in some vehicles.
    • 32-016 Mar 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only: Proper jump-starting voltage will eliminate high voltage related issues and equipment damage.
    • 03-071 Dec 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information 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 of the included procedures.
    • 01-075 Nov 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only: This bulletin provides guidance for repairing an air-conditioning system after internal failure of the A/C compressor.
    • TIB43-062 Sep 27, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only â“ This bulletin provides information about the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP) and Heavy Duty Vehicle Inspection Program (HDVIP).
    • 7-17 Jan 22, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fix-As-Fail ? There is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.