2025 Peterbilt 535 recalls, complaints and investigations

Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2025 Peterbilt 535 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

3 recall campaigns cover the 2025 Peterbilt 535

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 2025 Peterbilt 535
Campaign	Filed	Subject	Component	Vehicles	Remedy
25V-436	Jun 26, 2025	Tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn signal may not illuminate as intended	Lighting	56,260	Software update
25V-041	Jan 29, 2025	Exterior lighting switch may fail, resulting in the hazard lights and the instrument display back-light brightness adjustment not functioning	Lighting	5,378	Software update
24V-044	Jan 25, 2024	Steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of…	Steering	45,887	Part replacement

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.

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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2025 Peterbilt 535

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

14 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."
24KWC/24PBC Aug 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Updated Sheppard Steering Gear Classification Tool link in Inspection Procedure
43-080 Jun 3, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"KW: A new recommended repair has been added to verify the software level and close the campaign in SIR.The repair procedure has been updated with additional note boxes for clear instructions. PB: The repair procedure has been updated with additional note …
02-177 May 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Troubleshooting procedures for 2.1m cab power windows are now available.
25PACF Dec 23, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Parts and procedures are now available for all affected chassis equipped with Vehicle Electronic Control Unit (VECU) part number Q21-1157-013-011 / Q21-1157-013-013 / Q21-1157-002-002 / Q21-1157-004-004 / Q21-1157-006-006 / Q21-1157-009-009. See attached Pa…
25KWB/25PBB Dec 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A new Recommended Repair has been added. It must be used if safety recall 25PACF is performed prior to or at the same time as this repair since the 25PACF remedy also satisfies this safety recall.
25PACF Aug 1, 2025 · Service Campaign
Procedures are now available for Phase 1 chassis equipped with Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) and Vehicle Electronic Control Unit (VECU) part number Q21-1157-013-011 / Q21-1157-013-013. Parts and procedures for Phase 2 chassis will be available at a late…
25PBB Mar 19, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Safety Recall The Exterior Lighting Switch (ELS) in certain Model 535, 536, 537, 548, and 567 chassis may not function and can be reset only by a key cycle. This issue may result in non-compliance with FMVSS/CMVSS 101 and 108. Affected chassis must have t…
43-080 PB Mar 26, 2025 · Service Campaign
As of 03/25/2025, this campaign has resumed. Software updates are now available to complete this campaign.
T020 - PB Mar 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Fix-As-Fail Certain Model 535, 536, 537, and 548 chassis equipped with a PACCAR TX-8 transmission received transmission software with an incorrect variable. This software issue may cause DTC 521215-2 to set, the Transmission Dash Light to Illuminate, and sh…
25PBB Feb 11, 2025 · Other
"Safety Recall – Interim Notification The Exterior Lighting Switch (ELS) in certain Model 535, 536, 537, 548, and 567 chassis may not function and can be reset only by a key cycle. This issue may result in non-compliance with US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
98-026 May 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Information Only New tools are required to support PACCAR TX-8 / ZF transmissions. Part numbers E0l-1012 (Adapter, Jack TX-8), E0l-1014 (Front Seal Installer), and E0l-1015 (Rear Seal Installer) are currently available to order
E307 Apr 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CARB Emission s Manufacturer Warranty term and/or kilometers conversion displayed in certain EMY 2022-2023 PX-7 or PX-9 Operatorâ™s Manuals are incorrect.
15-031 Mar 6, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Bulletin contains parts ordering and replacement procedures for Steering Gears identified as SUSPECT under 24PBC ONLY. Steering Gears repaired under this bulletin MUST be entered into the Serial Number Tracking Form for 24PBC.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.

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