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2021 Peterbilt 220

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

Recalls (2)Complaints (0)Investigations (0)Bulletins (21)
Recall campaigns covering this model year2215 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 2021 Peterbilt 220 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

2 recall campaigns cover the 2021 Peterbilt 220

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 2021 Peterbilt 220
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
25V-182Mar 24, 2025Cradle harness may have a loose electrical connection that can cause a loss of drive powerElectrical system211Part replacement
22V-630Aug 17, 2022Software programing may prevent the electric power train control unit from processing stability control commands while in regenerative braking modePowertrain4Software update
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 Peterbilt 220

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.
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    Service bulletins

    21 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."
    • 98-030 May 31, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      5/29/2025: A new Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX) Service Tool Kit service manual (SM034-022) has been released to provide general use information. The new EMUX Service Tool Kit improves cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while red…
    • 32-025 Nov 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Info Only Unnecessary starter replacements can result from customer complaints regarding engine starting issues. A new Starter Troubleshooting Guide has been created to provide a comprehensive list of starting system checks, which should reduce unnecessary…
    • 98-030 Sep 14, 2024 · Service Campaign
      Information Only New diagnostic tool is required to support PACCAR Ethernet Multiplexed Architecture (EMUX). The EMUX Service Tool Kit will help improve cab & chassis electrical troubleshooting efficiency, while reducing the risk of component damage.
    • 46-014 Sep 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only Storage guideline procedures are now available for both Medium Duty and Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicles.
    • 46-001 HVAC Update Aug 2, 2024 · Other
      BEV Phase 2 tools have been added to the BEV required tools lists.
    • 46-066 Jun 26, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      On certain Peterbilt Model 220EV Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), timer 2 for the HED® Telematic device may malfunction inside the cab harness. Due to this malfunction, the fuse for the telematic device is being triggered. If fuse has blown, the timer may …
    • 32-022 Jun 26, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      220EV Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) rely on 12V batteries that act as a buffer when the converter cannot meet peak 12V demand, causing additional stress to the batteries. This can lead to depleted 12V batteries.
    • 51-016 May 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only Dealers/body builders installing lift gates onto Peterbilt Model 220EV BEV chassis must use 24-volt lift gate systems 12-volt lift gate systems are not compatible with vehicle electrical systems. Installation of a 12V lift gate on the 24V …
    • 45-064 Oct 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Info Only - PACCAR is introducing Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates for engine MY17 and newer chassis equipped with Cummins X15, X12, ISX12, ISX12N, L9N, PX-7, and PX-9 engines The technology will leverage the existing Remote Diagnostic cs hardware to del…
    • 13-060 Aug 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      The service information for Bendix Air Dryer maintenance is being updated to include new procedures.
    • 51-013 Feb 4, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Due to major data carriers phasing out 3G networks, chassis currently utilizing first generation Peoplenet Mobile Gateway (PMG001) will experience severe 3G service degradation as early as January of 2022. Chassis currently utilizing 3G antennas as a primar…
    • 34-090 Feb 4, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      A frame mounted left-hand marker light bracket interferes with the rear fuel tank fill location. A redesigned bracket can be purchased that relocates the marker bracket to the front fuel tank bracket to eliminate interference.
    • E282 Dec 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only: Due to differences between the PACCAR MX-11 or MX-13 2021A and 2021B engines, technicians must be able to identify which of these engines are in a chassis.
    • 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…
    • FR515Custltr Apr 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Field Repair 515-1 Customer Letter
    • 15-029 May 27, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Information Only - Power steering reservoir cap may separate during removal when it is pulled upward instead of twisted.
    • 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.
    • 13-055 Oct 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fix as Fail: Peterbilt has introduced an improved mounting bracket for low mount air tanks for vehicles built between January 01, 2017 and July 06, 2020. Torsional vibration may stress the currently-installed brackets and cause them to fail near the bottom…
    • 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.
    • 43-067 Jun 10, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Fix as Fail: For all conventional models, except 387/587, equipped with Side-of-Cab (“SOC”) exhaust and built from 03/6/2006 to 1/20/2020, the clamps that secure the SOC exhaust stacks may not be tightened properly. This may allow the exhaust stack to rota…
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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