Recall on record for this model family
- NHTSA 21V546000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM NHTSA recall: official notice
- NHTSA 19V176000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY NHTSA recall: official notice
Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice before purchase.
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 11, 2026.
Documented failure points and real market prices for the Kenworth W990, sourced and dated.
Confidence 0%5 observed comparables
As of Sep 5, 2026What can make the cheap machine expensive?
| Component | Severity | Documented repair cost |
|---|---|---|
| EGR valve/cooler | medium | not yet verified |
| fuel injectors | high | not yet verified |
| turbocharger | medium | not yet verified |
EGR valves and coolers on the PACCAR MX-13 (the W990's engine) operate in a high-soot environment; soot and carbon buildup over time restricts flow.
Cost not yet verifiedClass-action lawsuit alleges MX-13 fuel injectors clog after minimal use regardless of maintenance, causing power loss and potential total engine failure.
Cost not yet verifiedMX-13 turbocharger failures cluster in a predictable high-mileage window.
Cost not yet verifiedPACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The HVAC controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the PCBA board, resulting in windshield defrost failure.
Common questions
How much does a used Kenworth W990 cost?
Observed listings range roughly $79,950 to $154,950 depending on age, condition, and configuration (as of 2026-09-05).
What fails on the Kenworth W990?
The most cited concerns in our evidence record: EGR valve/cooler, fuel injectors, turbocharger. See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.
Is the Kenworth W990 under recall?
A safety recall exists for this model family. Verify the unit's serial number against the official notice linked on this page before buying.
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From the research record
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): EGR valve/cooler: "EGR valves and EGR coolers operate in a high-soot environment. Over time, soot and carbon buildup can restrict flow." https://highwayandheavyparts.com/blog/paccar-mx13-common-engine-issues/
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): fuel injectors: "The fuel injectors utilized in the MX-13 engine often clog after minimal use and preventative maintenance is of little, if any, help." https://www.classaction.org/news/mx-13-diesel-engine-in-certain-kenworth-peterbilt-trucks-plagued-by-fuel-injector-defect-lawsuit-says
- FAILURE (2026-09-05, agent-fetched, Claude spot-verified sample): turbocharger: "Turbocharger failures occur most frequently between 400,000-600,000 miles." https://www.skylinerrepaircenter.com/blog/paccar-mx-13-engine-reliability-and-maintenance-guide/
- MARKET (5 listings observed 2026-09-05): low $79,950 / median $95,990 / high $154,950. Claude-refetched: 5 real used listings (2020-2025, 103k-427k mi) after excluding ~9 brand-new 2026/2027 MSRP units and Request-Price rows on the same page. $79,950-$154,950, median $95,990.
- RECALL (21V546000, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM): PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2022 Kenworth T680, T880, and W990 vehicles. The HVAC controls may have insufficient soldering between the potentiometer(s) and the PCBA board, resulting in windshield defrost failure.
- RECALL (19V176000, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY): PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T680, T800, T880, W900 and W990 trucks. The rear axles may not contain oil.
Sources
- highwayandheavyparts.com (failure evidence)repair-industry · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
- classaction.org (failure evidence)repair-industry · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
- skylinerrepaircenter.com (failure evidence)repair-industry · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
- soarr.com dealer inventory (5 listings observed 2026-09-05)dealer-inventory-aggregator · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
- NHTSA recall 21V546000 (VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM)nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
- NHTSA recall 19V176000 (SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY)nhtsa-recall · verified-primary · accessed 2026-09-11
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