2026 International Mv problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (6)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2026-07-16 · campaign 26V459000 · 15,628 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes 2026-02-12 · campaign 26V084000 · 204 vehicles
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026-2027 MV vehicles. The ECU software may fail to engage the brakes with adaptive cruise control (ACC) or hill hold assist.
Risk: A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the brake ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 26501. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 6, 2026.
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:clutches/Bands:actuators/Solenoids 2025-10-15 · campaign 25V702000 · 97 vehicles
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026 MV commercial trucks. The transmission shift actuator may not have been calibrated properly, preventing the transmission from shifting into reverse.
Risk: The truck may be unable to move as needed on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shift actuator input shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25519.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2025-08-21 · campaign 25V534000 · 1,175 vehicles
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2026 MV 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.
Fix: Dealers will install three wind laces on the battery hold down and add a J-bolt between each battery to ensure 3 mm of terminal clearance, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25513.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:linkages 2025-04-24 · campaign 25V276000 · 14,786 vehicles
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 HV, HX, LT, MV, RH, and 2025 EMV vehicles. The linkage that connects the right-side wiper arm to the motor may separate, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25505.
Service bulletins (33)
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.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-12 · IK1500116 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article provides diagnostic and repair guidance for international mv trucks equipped with d-shaped fuel tanks that exhibit a no-start condition, low power under increased fuel demand, an illuminated check engine light, or cummins fault code 559. the condition may be caused by an excessively lon
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
Electrical System 2026-05-22 · 26101 · Service Campaign
certain international® trucks and ic bustm ce series buses may have out of date bcm programing that may cause erroneous fault codes after a vehicle sits for 2 or 3 days.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-29 · IK2800082 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vin and incomplete vehicle document label replacement procedure
Electrical System 2026-04-23 · IK2700129 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article provides step-by-step guidance for troubleshooting issues with techline connect software.
Electrical System 2026-04-23 · IK2600255 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 33 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-05 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“vehicle was involved in a fire. the fire started on the interior drivers side dash area.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.