AI Damage2025 Kenworth W900: common problems
The maker issued 14 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 14
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- "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…
- This optional software update is expected to be available after 08/28/2026
- This optional software update is expected to be available in late August 2026 for chassis equipped with…
This optional software update is expected to be available in late August 2026 for chassis equipped with EPA 2024 EMY 2024-2026 PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines. This bulletin will be updated when the software is ready…
- The verbiage in the Introduction section has been updated
- This optional software update is expected to be available on 08/07/26 for chassis equipped with EPA 2024…
This optional software update is expected to be available on 08/07/26 for chassis equipped with EPA 2024 EMY 2024-2026 PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines. This update provides customers with additional time to service…
- The attachment for Eaton bulletin TAIB-1015 has been updated to the latest version to improve process flow
- EMY21-25 GHG Label Replacement (KW) Certain T680 / T800 / T880 / W900 / W990 have updated GHG labels…
EMY21-25 GHG Label Replacement (KW) Certain T680 / T800 / T880 / W900 / W990 have updated GHG labels available for order and installation. (PB) Certain Model 367 / 389 / 567 / 579 / 589 have updated GHG labels…
- Bogie Crossmember Torque Value Update - Procedure has been updated to correct torque values
- Procedure pictures updated for clarity
When troubleshooting Cummins X15 fault codes 555 or 556, follow this additional testing, inspection, and documentation procedure to help identify the root cause of dusted engines. This is not a stand-alone process but…
- A transmission control module (TCM) software update is now available for certain T680 / T880 / W900 / W990…
A transmission control module (TCM) software update is now available for certain T680 / T880 / W900 / W990 chassis with Eaton Endurant transmissions running TCM software version 5516372, where the PTO fails to operate…
- Certain vehicle model years 2020-2025 K270, K370, T270, T280, T370, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900 chassis…
Certain vehicle model years 2020-2025 K270, K370, T270, T280, T370, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900 chassis have updated Greenhouse Gas (GHG) labels available for installation.
- EMUX retrofit procedures updated to make it clear that the VECU3 must have software updated and vehicle…
EMUX retrofit procedures updated to make it clear that the VECU3 must have software updated and vehicle mileage confirmed correct before updating the Digital Display. Parts and Procedure section also updated to include…
NHTSA lists 14 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kenworth W900?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 14 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Kenworth W900?
NHTSA lists 14 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Kenworth W900 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2025 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.