2019 International MVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2019 International MV, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-353 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 6, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 International MV has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system11

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

13 recalls

2019 International MV 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.

46%repaired · 2026 Q3

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Park outside

Recall 25V-502 · Aug 6, 2025 · 4,764 vehicles · 2,183 repaired

Risk. An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

60%repaired · 2025 Q2

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

Park outside

Recall 23V-397 · Jun 2, 2023 · 6,786 vehicles · 4,074 repaired

Risk. An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

28%repaired · 2026 Q1

Exterior lighting: back up lights

Recall 23V-353 · May 18, 2023 · 32,880 vehicles · 9,362 repaired

Risk. Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing 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 →

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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.

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 →

88%repaired · 2020 Q2

Power train: clutch assembly

Recall 18V-826 · Nov 21, 2018 · 21,740 vehicles · 19,202 repaired

Risk. Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

66%repaired · 2020 Q1

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 18V-644 · Sep 19, 2018 · 607 vehicles · 402 repaired

Risk. If the trailer brake lights fail to illuminate, other drivers may not be warned of the vehicle slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2020 Q1

Service brakes, air

Recall 18V-597 · Sep 7, 2018 · 2,089 vehicles · 1,560 repaired

Risk. An air leak or separation of the spring brake chamber can increase the needed stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2019 Q3

Front: anchorage

Recall 18V-293 · May 3, 2018 · 18,665 vehicles · 14,863 repaired

Risk. If the D-ring bolt breaks during a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of 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

2019 vs. every other MV 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 MV median. How we score

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In owners' words

What MV owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact stated that she was a Medical Doctor who was calling to report an incident involving a 2019 International MV607. The contact stated while the tow truck driver was loading an abandoned vehicle onto the flatbed, the flatbed moved forward independently, and the driver's pelvis was pinned…
Complaint 11581167 · Apr 4, 2024

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