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2020 International LT Recalls & Complaints

The 2020 International LT has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized International dealer.

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2020 International LT owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 International LT, describing incidents dated August 15, 2021 to January 26, 2022.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11524828 · Filed June 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2020 International LT625 Truck. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended braking. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light illuminated; however, the contact stated there was no object nearby or…
ODI #11449287 · Filed January 28, 2022
related complaint tracking number: 11442614 The engine crankcase ventilation pours large volumes of exhaust gases and oil vapors into the engine bay of the truck. This is a design flaw. The crankcase exhaust exits to the inside of the frame, at the front left of the engine, approximately central…

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ECU Malfunction May Impair Safety Systems

NHTSA #25V817000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported November 25, 2025 · International Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 678 vehicles

Repair completion: 33.63% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

International campaign 25525 · Owners notified January 19, 2026

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Obstructed Back-Up Lights/ FMVSS 108

NHTSA #23V353000 · Exterior Lighting — Back Up Lights · NHTSA notice

Reported May 18, 2023 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 32,880 vehicles

Repair completion: 34.18% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 23514 · Owners notified May 6, 2024

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Connecting Rod May Crack and Cause Engine Failure

NHTSA #22V691000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported September 15, 2022 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 7,918 vehicles

Repair completion: 85.54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 22518 · Owners notified November 14, 2022

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2018-2020 International HX, 2018-2021 International LT and International RH vehicles. The connecting rod wrist pin may crack, resulting in connecting rod failure.

Safety consequence

Connecting rod failure can cause an engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install new knock detection software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and replace connecting rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22518.

Notes

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.

Battery Cables Grounded Incorrectly

NHTSA #22V546000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice

Reported July 28, 2022 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 8,483 vehicles

Repair completion: 76.2% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 22516 · Owners notified September 26, 2022

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2016-2021 International LT vehicles. The cables that connect the batteries to the vehicle frame may become excessively hot, and in some cases, cause battery post separation.

Safety consequence

Excessively hot battery ground cables may cause personal injury during battery maintenance repairs. In addition, a battery post that separates from the battery can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the alternator positive and ground cables, and relocate the alternator ground to the starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22516.

Notes

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.

Battery Cable May Become Damaged and Short

NHTSA #22V164000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice

Reported March 17, 2022 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,804 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 22507 · Owners notified May 16, 2022

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2023 International LT vehicles equipped with a 1500W Purkeys inverter system. The positive battery cable may be incorrectly routed, causing it to chafe on the side skirt frame and become damaged.

Safety consequence

A damaged battery cable can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace any damaged battery cables and install new inverter cable brackets and saddles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22507.

Notes

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 Wrist Pin Bushing May Fail

NHTSA #21V281000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported April 22, 2021 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 10,038 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 21505 · Owners notified June 11, 2021

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure.

Safety consequence

Connecting rod failure may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 20V255 that received only a software update will need to return to the dealer for the new remedy. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21505.

Notes

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.safercar.gov.

Loss of Electrical Power May Cause Engine Shutdown

NHTSA #21V079000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported February 17, 2021 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 27,457 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 21501 · Owners notified April 16, 2021 · Vehicles built May 18, 2016 – January 12, 2021 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2017-2021 International LT vehicles. The battery ground cable ring terminal at the frame connecting point may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine shutdown without warning.

Safety consequence

An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery ground cable, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21501.

Notes

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.safercar.gov.

Engine Wrist Pin Bushing May Fail

NHTSA #20V255000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported May 7, 2020 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 5,277 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.89% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 20504 · Owners notified July 8, 2020

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 International LT and 2019-2020 International RH trucks. The wrist pin bushing of the engine connecting rod may fail.

Safety consequence

Connecting rod failure may result in an unexpected engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20504.

Notes

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.safercar.gov.

Exhaust Tail Pipe May Detach from Vehicle

NHTSA #19V122000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System — Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · NHTSA notice

Reported February 26, 2019 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 24,173 vehicles

Repair completion: 90.66% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 19501 · Owners notified April 23, 2019 · Vehicles built December 15, 2015 – February 8, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 International LT and 2017-2018 Prostar 73-inch sleeper cab models equipped with feature code 07BKP or 07BKR (exhaust system with horizontal after treatment device and horizontal tailpipe mounted on right side). In the affected vehicles, the rear exhaust hanger bracket may crack, which can cause the forward hanger bracket to also crack. If both brackets crack, the exhaust tail pipe may detach from the vehicle.

Safety consequence

If the exhaust tail pipe detaches from the vehicle while being driven, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear exhaust hanger bracket and replace any forward bracket found cracked and any exhaust tailpipe found damaged, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19501.

Notes

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.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2020 International LT. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 International LT.

Forward Collision Avoidance

ODI #11524828

Incident: August 15, 2021 · Filed: June 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2020 International LT625 Truck. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended braking. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light illuminated; however, the contact stated there was no object nearby or in the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where Forward Collision Avoidance sensors were recalibrated; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 290,000.

Engine and Engine Cooling; Structure

ODI #11449287

Incident: January 26, 2022 · Filed: January 28, 2022

related complaint tracking number: 11442614 The engine crankcase ventilation pours large volumes of exhaust gases and oil vapors into the engine bay of the truck. This is a design flaw. The crankcase exhaust exits to the inside of the frame, at the front left of the engine, approximately central vertically under the hood. This continually fills the engine bay with exhaust gases and vapors. There is an attached video and pictures. A separate email will be sent to add this information to 11442614. Since the original complaint is related to the exhaust gases coming into the cab, and this one is about an actual flaw in the exhaust system allowing the venting of gases under the hood, it seemed to me that it would end up being a separate recall issue, even though directly related. Here is a link to thermal videos of the link on Onedrive: https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApLkoRLyIsQVjlZpQq2cwOL7nHLP?e=OdSRyA If the video appears garbled, move the play slider back to the beginning and it should play correctly. The videos appear to have no problem on mobile devices. The picture with the colored boxes gives a 3 point approximation of the location of the leak; directly down from blue box, directly behind green box, and directly lateral to the yellow box. Other pics are of crankcase vent opening and its location on most Cummins engine equipped trucks.

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