2020 International MVProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 International MV, most often about the engine. It is covered by 10 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 September 16, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 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
Engine10

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

10 recalls

2020 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 →

67%repaired · 2026 Q3

Disc: caliper

Recall 25V-178 · Mar 21, 2025 · 153 vehicles · 102 repaired

Risk. A loss of outer brake pad function can extend the vehicle's stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 →

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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 →

–no report yet

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 →

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 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2020 International MV607. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, an abnormal thunder-like sound was heard coming from the vehicle, with several unknown warning lights displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle began to jerk violently while…
Complaint 11687596 · Sep 16, 2025 · 178,359 miles

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