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2021 International RHProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 International RH. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-353 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls9Lowest repair rate 28%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 RH 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 RH 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 →

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 →

82%repaired · 2025 Q1

Engine control module (ecu/ecm): software

Recall 23V-220 · Mar 30, 2023 · 770 vehicles · 631 repaired

Risk. A vehicle that unexpectedly slows to idle speed on the roadway can increase 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 →

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

95%repaired · 2023 Q1

Parking brake

Recall 21V-226 · Apr 1, 2021 · 615 vehicles · 587 repaired

Risk. A hole in the diaphragm may cause an air leak, causing the parking brake to engage and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

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 RH 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 RH median. How we score

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