2016 International Lonestar problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (6)
Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/Module 2025-11-25 · campaign 25V817000 · 678 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights 2023-05-18 · campaign 23V353000 · 32,880 vehicles
Defect: 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
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.
Fix: 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.
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 2017-09-20 · campaign 17V575000 · 1,175 vehicles
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, LoneStar, ProStar, TerraStar, TranStar, WorkStar, 9900i, and IC Bus HC vehicles equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17507.
Electrical System:ignition:module 2015-10-08 · campaign 15V631000 · 74 vehicles
Defect: Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 International ProStar trucks manufactured August 5, 2015, to August 14, 2015, DuraStar trucks manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 13, 2015, Paystar trucks manufactured August 11, 2015, to August 14, 2015, and LoneStar trucks manufactured August 10, 2015, to August 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
Risk: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Navistar will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2015-05-29 · campaign 15V329000 · 102 vehicles
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 International 9900 trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to March 12, 2015, and 2015-2016 International Lonestar trucks manufactured February 20, 2014, to March 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a 6" diameter stack tail pipe, that may not have sufficient support. The unsupported weight of the upper stack tail pipe and vibration associated with normal vehicle operation over time may cause a crack of the weld join
Risk: If the stack tail pipe separates from the exhaust pipe it can fall into the roadway possibly hitting another vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stack tail pipe with a one piece stack tail pipe, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15511.
Service Brakes, Air 2015-03-23 · campaign 15V165000 · 2,222 vehicles
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 International 9900, DuraStar, LoneStar, PayStar, ProStar, WorkStar and 2015 International TranStar and IC Bus CE vehicles equipped with a Haldex air braking system. The affected brake actuators may have been manufactured with an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism. This could cause dragging or overheated brakes.
Risk: If the brakes drag and overheat there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Fix: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Haldex Life Seal Brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15504. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-806.
Service bulletins (210)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-07-30 · IK2600052 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article describes how to fix a speedometer that does not read accurately. an inaccurate speedometer can be caused by changing the tire size, changing rear axle ratio (rar), or by parameters being inadvertently changed during a programming event. use the formulas and calculator below to correct
Electrical System 2026-07-21 · IK1900198 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article only applies to models w/ 0016uzl built between 06/23/2014 – 05/11/2020 or models w/ 0016uzl w/ safety recall 14516 completed reference the appropriate technician manual for models outside of this population. safety recall 14516 has been issued for units built before june 23, 2014. for
Electrical System 2026-05-29 · IK1900240 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document will guide the user through the necessary steps to install the pressure transducer (pt) switch conversion kit onto model year 2012 thru 2016 prostar® and lonestar®(built prior to january 20,2015). this conversion is required to be performed during a a/c system failure in which the r
Engine 2026-02-05 · IK2600090 · Other
new carb idle reduction change request
Electrical System 2026-02-03 · IK4300035 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tool is designed to compare diamond logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files. it allows users to quickly load files either manually or directly from the diamond logic builder vehicles folder using vin-based selection. as files are added or removed, the comparison runs auto
Engine 2026-01-26 · IK2600255 · Other
this document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change to an engine or vehicle parameter/feature. customer requested changes will be approved in accordance with the requirements specified in 40 cfr part 1037 to ensure continued compliance with green
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What owners report
2017-08-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 187,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 international lonestar. while driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to approximately 5 mph. also, an indicator stating that the fuel tank was low on fuel erroneously appeared. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the def system was faulty and needed to be reprogrammed. th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.