NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 International MV Recalls & Complaints
The 2026 International MV has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized International dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 International MV. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2026 International MV owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 International MV, describing incidents dated June 2, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11742329 · Filed
Vehicle was involved in a fire. The fire started on the interior drivers side dash area.
Battery Cable May Short Circuit
NHTSA #26V459000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported July 16, 2026 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 15,628 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
International campaign 26510 · Owners notified October 26, 2026 · Vehicles built October 30, 2024 – February 4, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Brakes May Fail to Activate with Adaptive Cruise Control
NHTSA #26V084000 · Service Brakes · NHTSA notice
Reported February 12, 2026 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 204 vehicles
Repair completion: 66.18% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
International campaign 26501 · Owners notified April 13, 2026 · Vehicles built November 13, 2025 – December 8, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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 · Vehicles built through April 2, 2025 (per NHTSA)
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.
Transmission May Not Shift into Reverse
NHTSA #25V702000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Internal — Clutches/Bands — Actuators/Solenoids · NHTSA notice
Reported October 15, 2025 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 97 vehicles
Repair completion: 76.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
International campaign 25519 · Owners notified December 8, 2025 · Vehicles built June 30, 2025 – September 18, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The truck may be unable to move as needed on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Battery Cable May Short Circuit
NHTSA #25V534000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported August 21, 2025 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,175 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
International campaign 25513 · Owners notified October 10, 2025 · Vehicles built March 1, 2025 – June 11, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Windshield Wipers May Fail
NHTSA #25V276000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported April 24, 2025 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 14,786 vehicles
Repair completion: 79.2% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
International campaign 25505 · Owners notified June 2, 2025 · Vehicles built through April 8, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Windshield wiper failure can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Other International MV model years
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