2020 International Cv problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (5)
Parking Brake 2025-11-06 · campaign 25V763000 · 159 vehicles
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CV vehicles. The brake pressure switch harness may not have protective material on the wires, causing a short circuit and reducing brake performance.
Risk: Reduced brake performance can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove, add protective material, and reinstall the brake pressure switch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25521. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V282 and 25V414 will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov
Parking Brake 2025-06-25 · campaign 25V414000 · 12,004 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2019-2025 CV vehicles. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a 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.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch/fuse harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25507. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V282 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Parking Brake 2023-04-20 · campaign 23V282000 · 9,170 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2023 International CV trucks. 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.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch assembly and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23511.
Electrical System:software 2020-05-20 · campaign 20V285000 · 2,805 vehicles
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 International CV vehicles. Due to a software error, the Antilock Braking System (ABS) malfunction indicator does not light when there is a loss of communication between the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) and the Body Control Module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk: If the malfunction warning does not light, the driver may not be aware of an inoperative ABS or Automatic Traction Control (ATC) system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will program the BCM software with a new calibration, free of charge. This recall began July 20, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20505.
Equipment:mechanical:wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices 2020-05-08 · campaign 20V261000 · 16 vehicles
Defect: Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. (Maintainer) is recalling certain modified 2019-2020 International CV 515 and Chevrolet Silverado tow vehicles equipped with Allison 2700 series transmissions with Chelsea Power Take Offs (PTO). The PTOs were installed incorrectly and as a result, the attachment hardware may loosen over time.
Risk: If the PTO attachment hardware loosens it could cause a loss of transmission fluid which may result in the rear wheel locking up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Maintainer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the PTO and install a new attachment stud kit, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2020. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588.
Service bulletins (80)
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 2026-07-21 · 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 2026-06-09 · IK0800560 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document will guide the user through the changes of the dielectric grease/coatings used in certain areas on all international vehicles built after 1/8/2018. international's electrical engineering team made this change to improve the longevity of the oem coatings and to improve applications at t
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
Engine 2026-01-02 · IK2600047 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine replacements for all international engines will need to follow this procedure.
Showing the 6 most recent of 80 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-09-08 · Service Brakes“this truck has had 4 different rubber brake lines fail in the last 3 years. both lines at the master cylinder, one at the left front wheel and one in the rear.…”
2022-07-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“with cruise control set to 65mph on us hwy 175 in the left lane passing a semi truck the truck stuttered then completely shut down. tempature was 102.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.