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Park outsideNewRisk. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2026 International MV, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-702 the manufacturer reports only 76% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2026. Updated daily.
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. A vehicle that does not automatically brake as expected increases the risk of a crash.
Risk. Safety systems that depend on the ECU, such as Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation…
Risk. The truck may be unable to move as needed on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. Windshield wiper failure can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.