Model year

2016 Kenworth T440

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

Recall campaigns covering this model year6141k 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 T440 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

6 recall campaigns cover the 2016 Kenworth T440

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 T440
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
24V-145Feb 23, 2024Air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake systemBrakes936Repair or modification
17V-593Sep 22, 2017Castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosenSteering17,737Part replacement
15V-458Jul 22, 2015DRLs are required to deactivate when the hazard warning lights are activated, however, the DRLs on these vehicles override the hazard flashing…Lighting12,551Software update
15V-457Jul 22, 2015Affected vehicles are equipped with an SR-7 spring brake valve assembly that may have had the primary and secondary service brake applications…Brakes334Repair or modification
15V-309May 26, 2015Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather,…Engine and cooling4,823Software update
15V-271May 8, 2015In the affected trucks, water may leak into the wiper motorVisibility and wipers104,807Not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Kenworth T440

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

    18 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.
    • 51-007 Jul 7, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Nav+HD MP3 reboot update ane features enable.
    • 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).
    • 01-074 Aug 30, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fix-As-Fail -“ C500, T440/T470, T800, W900 chassis HVAC Controllers may become unresponsive after rotating the temperature control knob quickly. HVAC Controllers with improved firmware are available to resolve this issue.
    • 43-056 Jun 14, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Non-Safety Campaign- Incorrect GHG emissions identifier label for the tire classification listed on printed label.
    • 18-008 Jan 22, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fix-As-Fail ? There is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.
    • 7-17 Jan 22, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fix-As-Fail ? There is an updated plug to fix leaking steer axle hubcaps.
    • 51-007 Jul 7, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      FIX-AS-REQUESTED - NAV+ HD SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR RANDOM REBOOT FIX AND MP3 FEATURES ENABLED.
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.