repaired · 2026 Q3
Parking brake
Risk. Reduced brake performance can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
2020 International CVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2020 International CV, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-261 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 International CV has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
1Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2020 International CV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Parking brake
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Parking brake
Park outsideRisk. An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Electrical system: software
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…
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repaired · 2022 Q1
Mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with International.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other CV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CV median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What CV owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
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