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2016 International WorkstarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 International Workstar, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-810 the manufacturer reports only 46% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 46%Owner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 International Workstar 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
Power train11

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

4 recalls

2016 International Workstar 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 · 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 →

70%repaired · 2019 Q1

Steering

Recall 17V-575 · Sep 20, 2017 · 1,175 vehicles · 827 repaired

Risk. If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2015 Q2

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 15V-254 · Apr 29, 2015 · 4 vehicles · 4 repaired

Risk. Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2016 Q3

Service brakes, air

Recall 15V-165 · Mar 23, 2015 · 2,222 vehicles · 1,625 repaired

Risk. If the brakes drag and overheat there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.

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

2016 vs. every other Workstar 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 Workstar median. How we score

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