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2021 International HXProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 International HX. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-170 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 54%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 International HX 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.

4 recalls

2021 International HX 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 →

54%repaired · 2025 Q3

Structure: body

Recall 23V-170 · Mar 16, 2023 · 5,769 vehicles · 3,128 repaired

Risk. A detached grille surround can fall to the roadway and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2022 Q3

Suspension: multiple axle

Recall 20V-494 · Aug 20, 2020 · 80 vehicles · 60 repaired

Risk. The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

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 HX 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 HX median. How we score

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