- The problem
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016 7600, 2016-2023 Lonestar, 2018 8600, 2018-2023 LT, 2021-2026 MV, 2022-2023 RH, 2023-2026 HX, and 2025-2026 HV vehicles. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
- The risk
- Safety systems that depend on the ECU, such as Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System, may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25525. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 12, 2026.
Vehicle safety record
2020 International LT Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2020 International LT with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 9 recalls, the latest in November 2025 for the software. For comparison, the 2019 has 2 and the 2021 has 3.
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BFewer problems than a typical LT year, for its age
#280 most complained-about 2020 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 9
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2020 International LT problems
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2020 International LT recalls 9
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The 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.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.
- The problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2018-2020 International HX, 2018-2021 International LT and International RH vehicles. The connecting rod wrist pin may crack, resulting in connecting rod failure.
- The risk
- Connecting rod failure can cause an engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install new knock detection software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and replace connecting rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22518.
- The problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2016-2021 International LT vehicles. The cables that connect the batteries to the vehicle frame may become excessively hot, and in some cases, cause battery post separation.
- The risk
- Excessively hot battery ground cables may cause personal injury during battery maintenance repairs. In addition, a battery post that separates from the battery can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the alternator positive and ground cables, and relocate the alternator ground to the starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22516.
- The problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2023 International LT vehicles equipped with a 1500W Purkeys inverter system. The positive battery cable may be incorrectly routed, causing it to chafe on the side skirt frame and become damaged.
- The risk
- A damaged battery cable can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace any damaged battery cables and install new inverter cable brackets and saddles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22507.
- The problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure.
- The risk
- Connecting rod failure may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 20V255 that received only a software update will need to return to the dealer for the new remedy. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21505.
- The problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2017-2021 International LT vehicles. The battery ground cable ring terminal at the frame connecting point may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine shutdown without warning.
- The risk
- An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery ground cable, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21501.
- The problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 International LT and 2019-2020 International RH trucks. The wrist pin bushing of the engine connecting rod may fail.
- The risk
- Connecting rod failure may result in an unexpected engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20504.
- The problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 International LT and 2017-2018 Prostar 73-inch sleeper cab models equipped with feature code 07BKP or 07BKR (exhaust system with horizontal after treatment device and horizontal tailpipe mounted on right side). In the affected vehicles, the rear exhaust hanger bracket may crack, which can cause the forward hanger bracket to also crack. If both brackets crack, the exhaust tail pipe may detach from the vehicle.
- The risk
- If the exhaust tail pipe detaches from the vehicle while being driven, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- The fix
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear exhaust hanger bracket and replace any forward bracket found cracked and any exhaust tailpipe found damaged, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19501.
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2 complaints about the 2020 International LT
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 2020 International LT625 Truck. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended braking. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light illuminated; however, the contact stated there was no object nearby or in the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where Forward Collision Avoidance sensors were recalibrated; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 290,000.
related complaint tracking number: 11442614 The engine crankcase ventilation pours large volumes of exhaust gases and oil vapors into the engine bay of the truck. This is a design flaw. The crankcase exhaust exits to the inside of the frame, at the front left of the engine, approximately central vertically under the hood. This continually fills the engine bay with exhaust gases and vapors. There is an attached video and pictures. A separate email will be sent to add this information to 11442614. Since the...
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original complaint is related to the exhaust gases coming into the cab, and this one is about an actual flaw in the exhaust system allowing the venting of gases under the hood, it seemed to me that it would end up being a separate recall issue, even though directly related. Here is a link to thermal videos of the link on Onedrive: https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApLkoRLyIsQVjlZpQq2cwOL7nHLP?e=OdSRyA If the video appears garbled, move the play slider back to the beginning and it should play correctly. The videos appear to have no problem on mobile devices. The picture with the colored boxes gives a 3 point approximation of the location of the leak; directly down from blue box, directly behind green box, and directly lateral to the yellow box. Other pics are of crankcase vent opening and its location on most Cummins engine equipped trucks.
International LT: every year compared
All LT years2020 International LT vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 International LT | 2 | 9 | B | |
| 2020 International CV | 2 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2020 International Lonestar | 1 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2020 International HV | 1 | 9 | B | Compare |
| 2020 International MV | 1 | 10 | B | Compare |
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Questions about the 2020 International LT
Does the 2020 International LT have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the 2020 International LT: software (November 2025); back up lights (May 2023); engine (September 2022); cables (July 2022) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 International LT?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), body, doors & structure (1), driver assistance (1).
How many complaints has the 2020 International LT had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 28, 2022 and the latest on June 1, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2020 International LT a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 66 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical International LT year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which International LT years have the most complaints?
2018 (3), 2021 (3), 2024 (3). See every International LT year compared.
What should I do if my 2020 International LT has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data