NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Isuzu NPR Recalls & Complaints
The 2012 Isuzu NPR has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Isuzu dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Isuzu NPR. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2012 Isuzu NPR owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Isuzu NPR, describing incidents dated March 19, 2018.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11080413 · Filed
AFTER THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP IT WILL JOLT FORWARD.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2012 Isuzu NPR in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE19-005: Unintended Movement
Closed December 9, 2021
Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable
NHTSA #17V726000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported November 14, 2017 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 69,138 vehicles
Repair completion: 3.17% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Isuzu campaign V1705 · Owners notified January 11, 2018 · Vehicles built September 21, 2010 – October 13, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Isuzu NPR, 2008 NPR HD and NPR-HD Gas, 2011-2018 NPR HD and NRR, 2015-2018 NPR XD, 2012-2018 NQR, 2012-2017 NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas, 2016-2017 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 3500 HD, 3500 and 4500 and 2017-2018 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 4500 HD, 4500 XD, 5500 HD and 5500 XD vehicles, equipped with certain Walter Kidde Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers, models FC10 and FC110. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.
Safety consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Isuzu will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638 or Walter Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or they may also visit www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge. Isuzu's number for this recall is V1705. Note: This recall includes fire extinguishers provided as a remedy for previous Isuzu recall 15V778.
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.
Throttle may Stick in the Open Position
NHTSA #17V324000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Accelerator Pedal · NHTSA notice
Reported May 17, 2017 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 14,807 vehicles
Repair completion: 35.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified June 23, 2017 · Vehicles built April 28, 2011 – August 21, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 and 2012-2013 Isuzu NPR and NPR HD vehicles and 2008-2009 GMC W3500 and GMC W4500 vehicles. The affected vehicles, equipped with a gasoline-powered engine, have a throttle pedal that may get stuck under the steel stopper bolt, causing the pedal to remain in the full throttle position.
Safety consequence
A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the stopper bolt with a flanged plate, to prevent lateral movement of the throttle, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
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.
Rear Wheel/Axle Assembly may Partially Separate
NHTSA #17V191000 · Power Train — Axle Hubs · NHTSA notice
Reported March 21, 2017 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 97,000 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified April 19, 2017 · Vehicles built September 16, 2010 – April 16, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2011-2016 NPR, 2011-2017 NPR-HD, NQR, NRR, 2015-2017 NPR-XD, 2012-2016 Reach, NPR Gas and NPR-HD Gas incomplete trucks. The left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts may not have been properly tightened during assembly.
Safety consequence
The loose bolts can allow the wheel assembly to move outward from the axle housing, affecting the control of the vehicle and reducing braking performance, thereby increasing a risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Isuzu will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left rear wheel bearing hub locking bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2017. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
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.
Kidde Handheld Fire Extinguisher may not Discharge
NHTSA #15V778000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported November 20, 2015 · Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 25,209 vehicles
Repair completion: 50.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified January 18, 2016 · Vehicles built November 24, 2011 – August 27, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain 2012-2016 NPR, NPR-HD, NPR-XD, NQR, and NRR diesel trucks manufactured November 24, 2011, to July 24, 2015, and 2012-2015 NPR and NPR-HD gasoline-powered trucks manufactured October 5, 2011, to August 27, 2015. The trucks may have been equipped with certain Kidde plastic valve disposable handheld fire extinguishers, model FC10, that may not properly discharge when the lever is pressed.
Safety consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not work correctly, there is an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Isuzu will notify and instruct owners to order replacement fire extinguishers free of charge directly from Kidde Safety at www.kidde.com, or toll-free at (855)283-7991, or by contacting and visiting a dealer. The recall began on January 18, 2016. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638.
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.
ECM SOFTWARE/CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION
NHTSA #11V415000 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA notice
Reported August 15, 2011 · ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA
Potentially affected: 614 vehicles
Owners notified September 2, 2011
Defect description
ISUZU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 N-SERIES TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 27, 2011, THROUGH JULY 26, 2011. DUE TO A CALIBRATION ERROR IN THE ECM SOFTWARE, IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH, APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL NOT CAUSE THE CRUISE CONTROL TO BE CANCELED.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
ISUZU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ISUZU AT 1-866-455-7595.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Other Isuzu NPR model years
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