2023 International Mv recalls and problems

The 2023 International Mv has 19 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

Park outside warning. Owners are advised to park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, because of a fire risk. Campaigns: 26V459000, 25V502000, 23V397000.

How the 2023 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 6 Mv model years — 5th most.

19recalls

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

105,631median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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19 recalls

Electrical System

Jul 16, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V459000 · 15,628 vehicles

Park outside

Problem: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2021, 2023-2027 MV, and 2026-2027 HV vehicles. The battery interconnect cable may contact the auxiliary stud and hold down bracket, causing a short circuit.

Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install plastic saddles onto the positive interconnect cable, install wind laces and a J-bolt between each battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2026. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26510. This recall replaces and expands NHTSA Recall 25V534. Vehicles previously repaired under 25V534 will need the new remedy completed.

Electrical System

Nov 25, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V817000 · 678 vehicles

Problem: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016 7600, 2016-2023 Lonestar, 2018 8600, 2018-2023 LT, 2021-2026 MV, 2022-2023 RH, 2023-2026 HX, and 2025-2026 HV vehicles. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.

Risk: Safety systems that depend on the ECU, such as Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System, may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25525. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 12, 2026.

Service Brakes

Aug 6, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V502000 · 4,764 vehicles

Park outside

Problem: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2018 International 4000 Series 4300, 2017-2025 MV, 2018-2024 1300 FBC, 2018-2025 IC Bus TC, and 2024-2025 IC Bus CECB vehicles. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.

Risk: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a silicone black jumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25509. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V397 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Service Brakes

Mar 21, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V178000 · 153 vehicles

Problem: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024 HV, 2020-2025 MV, and 2019 Workstar 7400 trucks. The caliper may contact a suspension spring or axle U-bolt and prevent the outer brake pad from functioning.

Risk: A loss of outer brake pad function can extend the vehicle's stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will switch the left and right rear air disc brake calipers, replace the rear brake torque plates, and replace the brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25501.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System

Oct 31, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V818000 · 105,276 vehicles

Problem: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Lonestar, 2021-2025 RH, HV, MV, LT, HX, and 2022 PROSTAR vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.

Risk: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2024. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 24515.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Power Train

Aug 17, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V587000 · 624 vehicles

Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 International MV and International HV vehicles. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.

Risk: A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23520.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes

Jun 2, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V397000 · 6,786 vehicles

Park outside

Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, 2018-2020 and 2023-2024 International 1300FBC Stripped chassis, 2019-2022 IC Bus CE Commercial bus, 2019-2024 IC Bus TC Commercial bus, and 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.

Risk: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Remedy & notes

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23517.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes

May 25, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V370000 · 59,684 vehicles

Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 International HV, HX, LoneStar, LT, MV, eMV, and RH trucks, and IC Bus CE, 2021-2023 IC Bus RE, and 2022-2023 IC Bus TC Commercial Buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator light does not remain illuminated when a malfunction exists, and when the vehicle's ignition switch is on, and the vehicle is in motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk: An ABS indicator light that fails to remain illuminated will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Towing variant vehicles under this campaign will not be repaired under recall 24V-8918. Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23515.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Exterior Lighting

May 18, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V353000 · 32,880 vehicles

Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Power Train

May 4, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V322000 · 49 vehicles

Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 International MV trucks. The driveshaft tube seam weld may separate or tear, resulting in drive line separation and a sudden loss of drive power.

Risk: A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 3, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23513.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System

Mar 8, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V154000 · 791 vehicles

Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 International HV and 2023-2024 International MV vehicles. The assembly bolts used to attach the battery box to the mounting bracket may be loose or missing.

Risk: Loose or missing bolts can allow the battery box to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace and tighten all four bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23506.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Power Train

Mar 8, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V153000 · 660 vehicles

Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 International HV and 2023-2024 International MV vehicles. The rear axle spring wedge shim may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause U-joint failure and result in driveshaft separation.

Risk: Driveshaft separation can cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will reinstall the rear axle wedge shim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23505.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Engine

Feb 23, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V120000 · 27,972 vehicles

Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 International HV, International MV trucks, and 2022-2023 IC Bus TC commercial buses. When the parking brake is applied, the automatic transmission is still in drive or reverse position, and the stationary power take-off (PTO) switch is engaged by the operator, the engine may rev and overcome the parking brake's ability to keep the vehicle from moving.

Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will update the Cummins ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23504. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 20V-810.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Steering

Nov 23, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V869000 · 25,822 vehicles

Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 International CV, 2022-2023 International HV, 2023 IC 1300 FBC, CE, RE, TC, International MV, HX, LT, RH, and LoneStar vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts, used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may lose tension over time.

Risk: A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22524.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System

Nov 17, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V849000 · 95 vehicles

Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 International MV vehicles. The high voltage positive cables that connect the battery packs to the manual service disconnects (MSD) may have been mislabeled.

Risk: A misidentified electrical cable may be mistaken for a de-energized cable by a technician or first responder, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will reinstall the battery cables and replace the associated warning labels, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available 1st Quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22522.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Wheels

Nov 10, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V834000 · 10 vehicles

Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 International MV vehicles. The locking clips of the wheel hub retaining nut may have been damaged during installation, which may cause the wheel hub to loosen and separate from the axle housing.

Risk: A wheel hub that separates from the axle housing may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers inspected the hub retaining nuts for damage and replaced them, as necessary, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22521.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Engine

Aug 10, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V609000 · 283 vehicles

Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 International LT, International Lonestar, International MV, International HV, International HX, and IC Bus TC Commercial buses. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.

Risk: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Cummins will replace the ECM. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Steering

Jun 16, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V428000 · 33,655 vehicles

Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 International HX, HV, LoneStar, LT, MV, RH, IC TC Commercial Bus, and 2022 International WorkStar vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.

Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available in mid-October 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22513.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Equipment

Apr 27, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V282000 · 45 vehicles

Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 International MV, International HV, and 2022 IC RE commercial buses built without a forward radar unit. The warning label notifying the driver that the collision mitigation system is inoperative may be missing.

Risk: Failure to warn the driver that the collision mitigation system is inoperative increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Navistar will provide a warning label and installation instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22508.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2023 vs. other International Mv years

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Questions

Does the 2023 International Mv have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns covering the 2023 International Mv, the latest from Jul 16, 2026 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 International Mv?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.

Is it safe to drive the 2023 International Mv?

3 recalls advise parking outside because of a fire risk. Only vehicles with the recall open are affected — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.