2021 International HVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 International HV. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-810 the manufacturer reports only 46% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 International HV has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

2021 International HV 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.

85%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: software

Recall 24V-818 · Oct 31, 2024 · 105,276 vehicles · 89,358 repaired

Risk. Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System)…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2025 Q2

Antilock: ABS warning light

Recall 23V-370 · May 25, 2023 · 59,684 vehicles · 58,177 repaired

Risk. An ABS indicator light that fails to remain illuminated will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

68%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system: body control module/bcm

Recall 23V-119 · Feb 23, 2023 · 4,199 vehicles · 2,863 repaired

Risk. A parking brake that does not hold can allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2024 Q3

Engine

Recall 22V-691 · Sep 15, 2022 · 7,918 vehicles · 6,244 repaired

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

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Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-366 · May 19, 2021 · 1,780 vehicles

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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72%repaired · 2023 Q1

Service brakes, air

Recall 21V-227 · Apr 1, 2021 · 845 vehicles · 607 repaired

Risk. Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

46%repaired · 2022 Q4

Engine control module (ecu/ecm): software

Recall 20V-810 · Dec 23, 2020 · 17,213 vehicles · 7,884 repaired

Risk. Unexpected Vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

71%repaired · 2022 Q3

Exterior lighting

Recall 20V-584 · Sep 24, 2020 · 14 vehicles · 10 repaired

Risk. Without the reflective strips, a truck operating without a trailer at night may be less visible, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2021 vs. every other HV 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 HV median. How we score

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