2019 International WorkstarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2019 International Workstar. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-248 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 International Workstar 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.

10 recalls

2019 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.

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 →

58%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 23V-248 · Apr 6, 2023 · 42,054 vehicles · 24,435 repaired

Risk. An overheated electrical circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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 →

68%repaired · 2022 Q1

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 20V-229 · Apr 22, 2020 · 130 vehicles · 88 repaired

Risk. If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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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 →

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 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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